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Anonymous

posted on 7 Aug 2024

Interview experience

Good

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Result

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test

Tested logical reasoning, knowledge in computer science and also coding.

Round 2 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. Questions where asked from my resume, asked details on the projects that I had done. Also, questions in python.

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Round 3 - Behavioral

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Q1. Be confident and authentic

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Anonymous

posted on 3 May 2023

Interview experience

Excellent

Difficulty level

Moderate

Process Duration

Less than 2 weeks

Result

Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist

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Round 2 - Coding Test

Tree, Sorting-Searching

Round 3 - Technical

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Q1. DSA and Projects Discussion

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Round 4 - Technical

(1 Question)

Q1. OOPS, DBMS, Java, Projects

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Round 5 - HR

(1 Question)

Q1. Why Want to Join Nokia?

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I want to join Nokia because of its strong reputation in the telecommunications industry and its commitment to innovation.

Nokia has a long history of pioneering advancements in telecommunications technology.
I am impressed by Nokia's commitment to research and development, as evidenced by its extensive patent portfolio.
Joining Nokia would provide me with the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team of engine...

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Topics to prepare for Nokia Networks R&D Engineer interview:

Tree
LinkedLIst
Sorting
Searching
Java
Docker
Kubernetes
Golang

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest, do not lie about skills.

Ask valid questions to HR, when asked if you have anything to know or not.

R&D Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 3 Oct 2021

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire

2 Questions

Q1. Logical / puzzles

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Q2. Scenario based questions like how will you designe a adaptor desing pattern

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For any Interview be confident and speak fulently.

R&D Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Anonymous

posted on 11 Mar 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire

1 Question

Q1. They asked about basics of python and django and mysql queries

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was very good and quick also within 2 days got offer letter

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VIKAS SHAKYA

posted on 29 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire

6 Questions

Q1. What is your area of interest? (maximum questions were asked from them.)

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Q2. Questions related to your final year project

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Q3. Tell me about your self?

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I am a highly motivated R&D engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

I have a strong background in engineering and research, with experience in developing and testing new products and technologies.
I am skilled in using a variety of tools and techniques to analyze data and identify trends, including statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms.
I am a creative thinker who enjoys collaborating wi...

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Q4. Why would you like to join us?

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I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team of innovative and talented individuals to develop cutting-edge technology.

I am impressed with the company's reputation for innovation and excellence.
I am excited about the prospect of working on challenging projects that will allow me to apply my skills and knowledge.
I am looking for a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
I believe...

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Q5. Why should i hire you?

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I have the technical skills, creativity, and passion to contribute to the success of your R&D team.

I have a strong background in engineering and a proven track record of success in R&D projects.
I am highly creative and able to think outside the box to come up with innovative solutions.
I am passionate about my work and committed to delivering high-quality results.
I am a team player and able to collaborate effectively wi...

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Q6. Why would you prefer us over your's previous job?

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I am looking for a new challenge and growth opportunities, which I believe your company can provide.

Your company's focus on innovation aligns with my career goals
I am impressed with the company's reputation in the industry
I am excited about the potential to work on cutting-edge projects
I am looking for a company with a strong team culture, which I believe your company has

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: This test was offline. Quality of questions was good. there were no negative marking so try to attempt all the questions.
Tips: Try to make a good score in this test although the cutoff was low but it plays an important role in final selection.
Duration: 75 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer asked me about my area of interest, and maximum questions were asked from them.

i told him that i like coding, Data Structure, Algorithms and Operating System. so he asked maximum questions from these sections in depth.
Tips: While you are going to tell about your area of interest, please make sure that you have the depth knowledge of that subject.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was just a formality. maximum elimination round was Technical interview. if you do good in your Technical Round , the chances of getting select is maximum.
Tips: Be calm and cool.

College Name: NIT AGARTALA

R&D Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Kunal Kohli

posted on 6 Feb 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Mostly the questions they asked me were regarding the microprocessors and coding (C and c++).The interview lasted for 45 min and during this my technical hr grilled me in every sense.He asked me logical questions regarding the core subjects.
Tips: Basically they just want to test the presence of mind and how you react to the situation.so just keep cool and give your best.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: the hr round was a 5 min round in which they asked if the student had any other offer(in my case it was polaris finance),and the ctc offered by the other company and the reason to select nokia over polaris.rest they asked me about my family details.
Tips: Just be calm and composed during the hr round. The hr round checks the mindset of the participant and his confidence to talk to people. Just be yourself.

General Tips: Keep cool and give your 100% .Rest have faith in yourself and you will do great.
Skill Tips: For communication and micro processors just keep yourself updated with the new technologies.read 8085,8086 properly as they will help you in the process. Internships matter a lot.Hence a good internship with a good firm counts a lot in the process(in my case it was Vodafone and Siemens LTD.)
Skills: C,C++, Data structures, Communication basics, Micro processors
College Name: NIT AGARTALA

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Alcatel-Lucent

Anonymous

posted on 5 Jun 2015

Interview Questionnaire

8 Questions

Q1. Str[]=

Ans.

str[] is an array of strings.

str[] can hold multiple strings in a single variable.
Each element in str[] is a string.
str[] can be accessed using index numbers.

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Q2. Factorial and Fibonacci with and without recurssion

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Factorial and Fibonacci can be calculated with or without recursion.

Factorial can be calculated using a loop or recursion.
Fibonacci can be calculated using a loop or recursion.
Recursion can lead to stack overflow for large inputs.
Iterative solutions are more efficient for large inputs.

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Q3. Process Scheduling in OS

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Process scheduling is the method by which the operating system decides which process to run first.

Process scheduling is an important part of operating system design.
It involves deciding which process to run first, based on various criteria such as priority, time slice, and resource availability.
There are several scheduling algorithms, including First-Come-First-Serve (FCFS), Round Robin, and Priority Scheduling.
FCFS is...

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Q4. Have you worked on LINUX

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Yes, I have worked extensively on LINUX.

I have experience in LINUX system administration and shell scripting.
I have developed applications using C++ and Python on LINUX platform.
I have worked with various LINUX distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat.
I am familiar with LINUX command line tools and utilities.
I have worked with LINUX servers and virtual machines.

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Q5. We have given a string and we have to tell the output of printf(

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Q6. Difference in Function overloading and overriding

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Function overloading is having multiple functions with the same name but different parameters. Function overriding is having a derived class function with the same name and parameters as the base class function.

Function overloading is a compile-time polymorphism concept while function overriding is a runtime polymorphism concept.
Function overloading is used to provide multiple ways to call a function with different par...

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Q7. OOPs Concepts

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Q8. Projects (He was interested in programming on linux so be familiar with linux)

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were many sections :

1. Aptitute

2. OS

3. Network

4. Java

5.DS

6. C

College Name: NA

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Alcatel-Lucent

Anonymous

posted on 12 Aug 2015

Interview Questionnaire

6 Questions

Q1. Introduce yourself

Ans.

I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and mobile apps.

I have a degree in Computer Science
I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript
I have experience working with frameworks such as React and Angular
I have developed several web applications and mobile apps, including a social media platform and a fitness tracking app

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Q2. OSI network model and protocols on Layer 2 and Layer 3

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OSI network model has 7 layers. Layer 2 is Data Link layer and Layer 3 is Network layer.

Layer 2 protocols include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and PPP
Layer 3 protocols include IP, ICMP, and ARP
Data Link layer provides error-free transmission over physical layer
Network layer provides logical addressing and routing of data packets

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Q3. Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices (hardware used)

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Layer 2 devices operate at the data link layer, while Layer 3 devices operate at the network layer.

Layer 2 devices include switches and bridges.
Layer 3 devices include routers and layer 3 switches.
Layer 2 devices forward frames based on MAC addresses.
Layer 3 devices forward packets based on IP addresses.

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Q4. In detailed working of Routers(with practical example).Its difference with a switch

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Routers direct traffic between networks while switches connect devices within a network.

Routers use IP addresses to direct traffic between networks
Routers can prioritize traffic based on Quality of Service (QoS)
Switches use MAC addresses to connect devices within a network
Switches can create virtual LANs (VLANs) to segment a network
Example of a router: Cisco ISR 4000 series
Example of a switch: Cisco Catalyst 2960 serie

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Q5. Practical example on difference between OSI and TCP/IP network model

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OSI has 7 layers while TCP/IP has 4 layers.

OSI model is theoretical while TCP/IP is practical
OSI has a dedicated session layer while TCP/IP does not
TCP/IP combines the presentation and session layers into one
OSI is more complex and rarely used in practice
TCP/IP is the standard for internet communication

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Q6. Program on string reversal (any language)

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Program to reverse a string in any language

Declare a string variable
Loop through the string in reverse order
Append each character to a new string variable
Return the new string variable

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general + technical aptitude test of medium level difficulty.Speed and accuracy do matter here to crack this round. Basic theoretical concepts learnt during B.Tech were checked in this round.
Tips: Before the Selection process, do brush up on basics of important core subjects of syllabus.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 70

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Started with basic questions on networking and communication concepts.Slowly progressed to in-detail questions.Have a strong hold on the subject you like and Final Year project was emphasized.
Tips: Dont hassle if you dont know the answer for some questions.Keep yourself cool.

General Tips: 1: Be Confident.
2: Keep Smiling.
3: Do not be Panic.
4: Remember they are here to hire you but not reject you.
5: Do not loose hope.
6: Believe at yourself.
7: Start preparing early.
8: Do demo interviews with your friend.
Skills: Speed, Programming, Computer networks knowledge, Accuracy
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: Every body joins a comapny for making a software or earning money. But I was always motivated to MAKE MONEY. I have taken this job because they have very extensive work in Share Market and they have lots of MBA from IIM's, Lots of CAs, CS. Thats why i have choosen Edelweiss. I have rejected epic System USA for this profile.

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Ericsson

Anonymous

posted on 14 Aug 2015

Interview Questionnaire

4 Questions

Q1. Write a C code for printing Febonacci Series upto n elements

Ans.

C code for printing Fibonacci Series upto n elements

Declare three variables to store the current, previous and next numbers in the series
Initialize the previous and current variables to 0 and 1 respectively
Use a loop to print the next number in the series by adding the previous two numbers
Loop should run n times to print n elements in the series

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Q2. Question related to family background

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Q3. What are your hobbies?

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Q4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were from easy to moderate level. No negative marking, so attempt all.
Tips: Keep your mind open and practice aptitude problems on a daily basis.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 21 students selected out of which two teams of 10 and 11 students were formed. Both the groups were given a topic and each one of us had to express our views.
Tips: Don't get nervous, just speak whatever you think. Don't yell or speak at loudly, just keep calm and put your points forward.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Apart from the above questions some puzzles and DBMS questions and a few basic C questions were also asked. We were given enough time to think and answer.
Tips: Do not be in a hurry. Think properly what you are going to say, whether it is right or not and then only answer.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The HR round was a good one. He tried to test my thinking capabilities and reasoning capabilities
Tips: Answer every question honestly.

General Tips: All the four rounds were elimination rounds and the final result was announced based on cumulative performance. So, be patient and give your best.
Skill Tips: Try to answer every properly
Skills: IQ, Basic Coding Skills, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: NIT ALLAHABAD
Motivation: The company visited our college campus. Also, one of my relatives in in Ericsson at a very high post and is quite happy working here.

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Ericsson

Nihal Yadalam

posted on 11 Mar 2017

I was interviewed in Mar 2017.

Interview Questionnaire

8 Questions

Q1. Basics of networking

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Q2. Data structures

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Q3. Sql

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Q4. Introduction

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Q5. Final year project

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Q6. Why should I hire you?

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I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to deliver high-quality software solutions.

I have a strong background in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.
I have experience working on complex software projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software development.
I am a quick learner and have a strong...

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Q7. Why Ericsson?

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Ericsson is a global leader in telecommunications technology with a strong focus on innovation and career development.

Global leader in telecommunications technology
Strong focus on innovation
Opportunities for career development

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Q8. About relocation

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test which I wrote was based on cocubes. quants was easy, one can easily score 50 percent if they refer rs agarwal and logical was easy but it takes more time and verbal was neither easy nor tough. One thing I want to advice try doing verbal first so that u can save time and then go to quant and logical. After the test we got the results out of 160 students 51 cleared the test. I was one among them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 45

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Keep ur cool in the technical. people are friendly. Think before you answer twice they may ask u puzzles as well. So be prepared for it. Final year project is a must, they are gonna ask u the details how you implement stuffs in your project. After my technical out of 51 students around 30 cleared this round. I was one among them.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Don't be scared guys. Hr is just a casual one. finally around 15 were selected from my college including me. I am very happy with the result. best of luck guys. Do well!!!
Tips: Keep your cool. stay confident that's all I can tell. Once you clear technical one can easily clear Hr round.

Skills: Communication, Technical Skill
College Name: JSS Academy of Technical Education - JSSATE

Nokia Networks Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nokia Networks R&D Engineer interview?

Nokia Networks interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nokia Networks interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Coding Test.

How to prepare for Nokia Networks R&D Engineer interview?

Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Nokia Networks. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Nokia Networks expect are Apache, Devops, HTML, Javascript and Linux.

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