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Gen Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Dec 2016

Gen Associate Software Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on linked list
  • Q2. Questions on resume
  • Q3. About my interests
  • Q4. My interest in symantec
  • Q5. Place to work

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. How you find loop in a linked list
  • Ans. 

    To find a loop in a linked list, we use Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm.

    • Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm uses two pointers, one moving at twice the speed of the other.

    • If there is a loop in the linked list, the two pointers will eventually meet.

    • To detect the meeting point, we reset one of the pointers to the head of the linked list and move both pointers at the same speed.

    • The meeting point is the start of the loop.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is LRU, MRU and LFU
  • Ans. 

    LRU, MRU and LFU are caching algorithms used to manage memory in computer systems.

    • LRU stands for Least Recently Used and removes the least recently used items from the cache when the cache is full.

    • MRU stands for Most Recently Used and removes the most recently used items from the cache when the cache is full.

    • LFU stands for Least Frequently Used and removes the least frequently used items from the cache when the cache i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Camel banana problem

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: coding test in hacker rank. can code in any language except in C and C++.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 2

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In technical round the questions are on OS, basics of C(mainly in linked lists) and maths puzzle

They mostly see how you are approaching towards a problem.
It is first time that I heard the camel banana problem. So I struggled for some time and came up with a solution. He said he liked the approach but it can be optimized.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It started with explain about yourselves. and then he asked to explain about one project with technical details. Later he asked me to explain binary search for a guy who don't know much of technical knowledge. He continued with why we only do 2 partitions why can we make it up to 3. Later he asked me what I liked most in my mobile phone. I said chatting apps. So he asked me that if I was hired as a developer to make a chatting app how will I do it.
Tips: way of thinking and way of approaching towards a problem.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This round was focused mainly on whether I like to work in Bangalore or not. How I first heard about Symantec. how I will suit for the company. what are my future plans.

Skills: C, OS, Math Puzzles
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Two sum of an array
  • Ans. 

    Find two numbers in an array that add up to a specific target value.

    • Use a hashmap to store the difference between the target value and each element in the array.

    • Iterate through the array and check if the current element's complement exists in the hashmap.

    • Return the indices of the two numbers that add up to the target value.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Stack balance parenthesis
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Is circular loop is there in a linkedList
  • Ans. 

    No, a circular loop is not present in a linked list.

    • A linked list does not have a circular loop by default.

    • If a linked list has a circular loop, it is considered a circular linked list.

    • Circular linked lists can be detected using Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to identify the duplicates in circular linkedList
  • Ans. 

    To identify duplicates in a circular linked list, use a hash set to keep track of visited nodes.

    • Traverse the circular linked list while adding each node to a hash set.

    • If a node is already in the hash set, it is a duplicate.

    • Consider edge cases such as an empty list or a list with only one node.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - well Prepared DSA Topics and Java and OOPs

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

MCQ questions on Linux Networking and SQL

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about Linux Sql and Networking
  • Q2. Questions about the project

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Time and Speed, Percentages, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work etc.

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Platform was Mettle Assessment, Topics were Tree and Binary Search

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Work from office vs Work from Home

Round 5 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Multi-threading, Communication between thread, dynamic programming, trees, sorting techniques.
  • Q2. What is TCP, UDP, Difference between TCP and UDP, Three way handshaking problem, socket programming, HTTP Protocol.
  • Ans. 

    TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) are protocols used for data transmission over networks.

    • TCP is a connection-oriented protocol that guarantees reliable delivery of data.

    • UDP is a connectionless protocol that does not guarantee reliable delivery of data.

    • The main difference between TCP and UDP is that TCP provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data, while UDP does not.

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write code to print bottom view of Binary Search Tree
  • Ans. 

    Print the bottom view of a Binary Search Tree.

    • Use a map to store the horizontal distance and the bottom-most node at that distance.

    • Traverse the tree in level order and update the map with each node's horizontal distance and level.

    • Print the nodes in the map in ascending order of their horizontal distance.

  • Answered by AI
Round 6 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you want to work from office
  • Ans. 

    I believe working from the office allows for better collaboration and communication with colleagues.

    • Better collaboration and communication with colleagues

    • Opportunity for face-to-face interactions

    • Easier access to resources and equipment

    • Faster problem-solving through immediate discussions

    • Building stronger relationships with team members

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion for software engineering that make me a valuable asset to your team.

    • I have a strong background in computer science and software development

    • I have experience working on various software projects and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality code

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new technologies and programming languages

    • I am a team player and can effect...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell any moment when you felt motivated and depressed at same time. etc
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • When I received a promotion at work but also had to deal with the loss of a loved one

    • When I achieved a personal goal but also faced criticism from others

    • When I received positive feedback on a project but also experienced imposter syndrome

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and honest. Read your resume properly and rock any interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Be prepared with your strength and weakness and just be yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and focus on the basics whatever you have learnt throughout your curriculum.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

1 hr test, simple aptitude questions

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Simple coding questions

Round 4 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse the string
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string

    • Iterate through the string from end to start and append each character to a new string

    • Use built-in functions like reverse() in Python or StringBuilder.reverse() in Java

    • Convert the string to an array, reverse the array, and convert it back to a string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic Networking questions
  • Q3. Questions on working of jvm

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 questions Based on arrays level of medium

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 questions based on array and linked list
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question based on metrix
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ServiceNow Associate Software Engineer interview:
  • Data Structures
  • OOPS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly data structures topics are important so you can practicing data structures questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Machine learning advantages and disadvantage
hello world hello OWRLD2

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is u r name
  • Ans. 

    My name is John Doe.

    • Full name is John Doe

    • Common first and last name combination

    • No middle name provided

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is salary expectation?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary based on my skills, experience, and the industry standard.

    • Research the average salary for Associate Software Engineers in the industry

    • Consider your level of experience and skills when determining your salary expectation

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the company's offer and benefits package

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - nothing

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on java8
  • Q2. Questions on multithreading
  • Q3. Questions on exception handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First round was a coding round where interviewer asked questions randomly and were asked to optimise our code. Next round was a technical round where everyone needs to be thorough with their technical skills

Gen Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Gen Associate Software 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 Gen. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Gen expect are Unit Testing, Agile, Agile Development, Analytical and Android.
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