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Updated 30 Aug 2024

Nokia Networks Software Engineer Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse a linked list
  • Q2. Find a bit is set
  • Ans. 

    To find if a bit is set, use bitwise AND operator with the bit position

    • Use bitwise AND operator (&) with the bit position to check if it is set

    • If the result is greater than 0, then the bit is set

    • Example: Check if 3rd bit is set in binary number 1010 - (1010 & 0100) = 0100 (4), so 3rd bit is set

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Create a thread in process
  • Ans. 

    Creating a thread in a process involves allocating resources for a new thread to run concurrently with other threads.

    • Use threading libraries like pthreads in C or java.util.concurrent in Java

    • Create a new thread object and pass a function or method to be executed by the thread

    • Start the thread to begin execution

    • Join the thread to wait for it to finish before continuing

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Difficult as I was not having knowledge about the programming languages

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test was quite difficult as I said earlier

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Nokia Networks Software Engineer interview:
  • Python
  • Core Java
  • C++
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Must have a knowledge about Java python or any one programming language properly
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a pointers program and tell the diff between references and pointers.
  • Ans. 

    Pointers program and differences between references and pointers

    • Pointers are variables that store memory addresses

    • References are aliases for existing variables

    • Pointers can be reassigned to point to different memory locations

    • References cannot be reassigned to refer to a different variable

    • Pointers require dereferencing to access the value they point to

    • References automatically dereference when accessed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is shell scripting?
  • Ans. 

    Shell scripting is a way to automate tasks by writing scripts in a shell language like Bash.

    • Shell scripting allows for automating repetitive tasks in a Unix/Linux environment.

    • Scripts can be written to execute commands, perform system administration tasks, and more.

    • Examples include writing a script to backup files, automate software installations, or monitor system resources.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a python code to reverse a string.
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation?

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic question of english and aptitude and 2 code

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. String reverse calloc malloc data base
  • Q2. About tcp ip model and

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep focus on data structure and algorithms basically nokia network preferences java programming more

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test realted to c or cpp will be taken.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical question realted to 4G and 5G NR will be asked.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical 2 round questions realted to programming language you need to write and explain.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About youself and then salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just Clear your concepts before attending the interviews.

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why do you want to join this company?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join this company because of its reputation for innovation and commitment to employee growth.

    • I am impressed by the company's track record of developing cutting-edge software solutions.

    • I appreciate the emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities for employees.

    • I am excited about the prospect of working with a talented and dedicated team.

    • I believe that this company's values align with my ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Who is your role model?
  • Ans. 

    My role model is Elon Musk.

    • I admire his innovative thinking and determination to push boundaries.

    • His ability to lead multiple successful companies is inspiring.

    • His focus on sustainable energy and space exploration aligns with my values.

    • I strive to emulate his work ethic and passion for making a positive impact on the world.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in?
  • Ans. 

    I have been involved in various extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, sports, and music.

    • Volunteered at local animal shelter

    • Played on intramural basketball team

    • Participated in school choir

    • Attended coding workshops and hackathons

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I consulted my seniors for preparation of my resume. I believe that seniors provide the best possible insights in this regards. I had a standard resume for all the companies.

Round: Test
Experience: I had prepared for the CAT examination which helped me in these written tests. The first round was the written test. The criterion for the written test was to have a CGPA more than 6.0. There was an aptitude test and a technical test. The technical test consisted of programming questions based on C++ and data structures. From data structures they asked a lot questions based on tree traversals and from C++. A large number of questions from pointers and arrays were also asked.
The aptitude test was slightly easier than the CAT examination standards. Majority of the questions were related to data interpretation and some were of based on logical reasoning. The total duration of the both the tests combined was 90 minutes.

Around 50 people appeared for the first round and nearly 13 got shortlisted for the next round.
Tips: For the written tests, particularly the aptitude section, if would really help if you have prepared for the CAT examination. There is a book written by an author named R.S. Agarwal which would prove to be beneficial from the point of view of these written tests.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I did not prepare much for the GD’s. However I did keep myself abreast with certain latest happenings.There were no group activities conducted in the recruitment process of Century Link.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: For HR interviews I prepared answers to some frequently asked HR questions. I found these questions on the internet. Generally the questions asked in the interviews are related to the profile on offer; for instance in A2Z interview I was asked a lot of questions from power systems since it was a core company and in Century Links I was asked questions from C++ and data structures since they had come to recruit for a software engineering profile.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this interview I was questioned on my C++ and data structure knowledge. They asked me questions on pointers and further asked me to explain the concept of dangling pointers. They did not want me to write down the complete code with proper syntax's of the problems asked to me. They only asked me to write the algorithms of the various problems.
They also asked me some puzzles. Unfortunately, I was not able to solve any of them. During the course of the interview they asked me to specify the reason for my keen interest in joining an IT company.
At the end of first interview some candidates were shortlisted and called for the second round of interview.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The second interview was conducted by a senior company official. He enquired about my project and again, like in the first interview, asked me to state the reason for my interest in joining an IT company.This interview round was an elimination round.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was an HR interview. Candidates who reached till this interview were all selected; basically this interview was like a formality to check the candidate’s fit with the company.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
Motivation: I had never heard of the company before the recruitment season. I attended the PPT organised by the company, I found the company to be a well reputed/established company and thus applied to it. The profile was open for Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical and Electronics engineering students.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: PRE placement
Experience: Was accepted through the pre placement offer after a satisfactory internship during the summer.
There was a small test after the internship. Work done in the internship in co-ordination with mentor, employees and manager has more weight-age.

General Tips: Just brush up on your fundamentals. The questions asked will just be a direct or indirect applications of what you have learnt. Good programming practice is also needed.
Good knowledge about Operating systems, Data structures, Networking and Programming is what they generally look for while hiring.
A good internship project helped in securing the PPO.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Write a program to reverse a n integer
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse an integer

    • Convert the integer to a string

    • Reverse the string

    • Convert the reversed string back to an integer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain me about your projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web application for inventory management and a mobile app for task tracking.

    • Developed a web application using React for inventory management, allowing users to track stock levels and generate reports.

    • Created a mobile app using Flutter for task tracking, enabling users to create, assign, and track tasks in real-time.

    • Collaborated with a team of developers to integrate APIs an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Are you interstedoing in studying further
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and knowledge in software engineering.

    • Interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science

    • Enrolling in online courses to learn new technologies and programming languages

    • Attending workshops and conferences to stay updated with industry trends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reverse a linked list without using extra memory
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list without using extra memory

    • Iterate through the linked list and change the next pointers to reverse the list

    • Use three pointers - prev, current, and next - to keep track of the reversed list

    • Start with prev and current pointing to null and the head of the linked list respectively

    • While traversing the list, update the next pointer of the current node to point to the previous node

    • Move prev and current po...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain me about all the data structures you know, tell me their advantages over others and applications
  • Ans. 

    Data structures are fundamental concepts in software engineering that organize and store data efficiently.

    • Arrays: Simple and efficient for storing and accessing elements.

    • Linked Lists: Dynamic and flexible, efficient for insertion and deletion.

    • Stacks: LIFO structure, useful for managing function calls and undo operations.

    • Queues: FIFO structure, ideal for managing tasks and scheduling.

    • Trees: Hierarchical structure, used ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is the difference between into arr [5] and malloc (5*sizeof (int))
  • Ans. 

    The difference is that 'int arr[5]' creates an array on the stack, while 'malloc(5*sizeof(int))' allocates memory on the heap.

    • int arr[5] creates an array of 5 integers on the stack, which is a fixed-size memory allocation.

    • malloc(5*sizeof(int)) dynamically allocates memory on the heap, allowing for variable-size memory allocation.

    • The memory allocated with malloc must be explicitly freed with free() to avoid memory leaks...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with a strong background in computer science and experience in developing innovative solutions.

    • Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from XYZ University

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Worked on various projects including a mobile app for tracking fitness goals

    • Familiar with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Gi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Where do you want to see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers on innovative projects.

    • Continuing to enhance my technical skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and certifications

    • Taking on more leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members

    • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge software solutions for the company

    • Possibly pursuing opportunities for advancement within the...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Mention two weakness es
  • Ans. 

    I tend to overthink details and can be overly critical of my own work.

    • Overthinking details can lead to delays in completing tasks

    • Being overly critical can hinder progress and confidence

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Are you intersted in studying further
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am interested in studying further to enhance my skills and stay updated with the latest technologies.

    • I believe continuous learning is essential in the fast-paced tech industry

    • Further studies can help me specialize in a specific area of software engineering

    • Advanced degrees or certifications can open up new career opportunities

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked me few simple questions related to OS and Network security

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Nokia Networks Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Nokia Networks Software Engineer interview?
Nokia Networks interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Nokia Networks interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
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Hard 33%

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