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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Satya Irukulla

posted on 6 Apr 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude and Logical reasoning were easy. Nothing  confusing. Prepare for the popular reasoning models and this part is done. Aptitude is just general Math. programming questions were slightly tricky. Mostly all the questions were of the format finding the output or finding the error in the code.
Tips: As i said earlier, prepare popular logical reasoning questions and try to find out some good coding rules (like difference between i++ and ++i )
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: All the questions were related to Computer Networks, Data Structures and your Resume.  Some puzzles were also asked
Tips: Be thorough with your resume. Prepare from CLRS (For any interview). and for networks, prepare for basic stuff and that should be enough.



Prepare some famous puzzles. there are many sites for this

Round: HR Interview
Experience: one simple coding question was asked not to test the coding skills, but to see how i work under pressure(The interviewer constantly asked how i could not do such a small question  and tried to annoy me) Then he gave me a situation  and asked me how i would handle it.
Tips: Keep calm and crack the interview. If you came up to this round then there is very less probability that you will be rejected. you can answer wrong in this round,but you cannot panic.

General Tips: Logical reasoning and Aptitude questions are important. Prepare for them too.
Skills: coding, theoritical knowledge , Working under pressure
College Name: IIT HYDERABAD

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Multiple
  • Q2. Multiple.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Graph problem.
First step was to formulate the question into graph problem.

Then solve using standard graph algo (Dijkstra, bellmen ford, e.tc).
Tips: Practice writing whole code without using standard library.
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Question related to dfs.
Asked about networking, OS and integers.

One puzzle.(available on geeksforgeeks)
Tips: Prepare for puzzle. Generally they go for standard puzzle.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was mostly related to technical project and internship.

General discussion on machine learning.
Tips: Prepare for the projects mentioned on the resume

Round: HR Interview
Experience: He was testing me regarding how I will explain a technical project to a non-technical guy.. And also general HR questions like why u want to join Samsung and other similar questions.
Tips: Nothing new.

Skills: Basic programming stuff. , Algorithm, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: IIT Kharagpur

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

Samsung user image Gaurav Srikant Mokhasi

posted on 3 Dec 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: PRE PLACEMENT OFFER
Experience: Interns (both CS and IT) were selected in my third year. Pre-placement offers were rolled out to 16 of us which was roughly a conversion ratio of 1:3. A couple of ECE hires were added when SRI-B visited campus later.

General Tips: If you're in CS or IT, this is the only format your resume should be in: -----
Take your internship seriously. Have fun and all but also get your project done. It's not the end of the world if you don't get a PPO. Campus placements are tension-filled, no doubt, but a lot of people get equally good if not better jobs after missing out on PPOs.
Make sure you talk to your manager about the PPO process. She will be the one giving you your final review. So ensure that she knows you want the job. Prepare a fancy presentation for the HR. By fancy, I mean slick and professional. Think Apple, not flashy Microsofty graphics and stupid word art.
Skill Tips: Google GSAT (Global Samsung Aptitude Test) a week before the test and make sure you practice some similar CAT type questions. Questions are of medium difficulty and time management is a real issue (most of us were unable to finish properly). - I didn't have to use these but I've heard good things about codechef/topCoder and books such as Cracking the Coding Interview by Gayle Laakmann McDowell.
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Given a compact data structure to store strings sequentially, one byte stores length l of the string, next l bytes contain the string characters. Write a code to insert the given string at the ith place, m...
  • Ans. 

    The code inserts a given string at the specified position in a compact data structure that stores strings sequentially.

    • To insert the string at the ith place, we need to shift all the strings after the ith position by the length of the new string.

    • We can use a loop to iterate through the data structure and find the ith position.

    • After finding the ith position, we can calculate the new length of the data structure and allo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How will you construct parse tree for ((a+b)*c)/d? what all data structures can you use?
  • Ans. 

    Constructing parse tree for ((a+b)*c)/d using data structures.

    • Use stack data structure to keep track of operators and operands.

    • Start with the innermost parentheses and work outwards.

    • Create a node for each operator and operand and link them together.

    • The root node will be the final result of the expression.

    • Example: ((a+b)*c)/d can be represented as / -> * -> + -> a, b, c, d.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Given a function f that returns true or false based on whether the input string satisfies some hidden criterion C, write a function that verifies that all sub strings satisfy C
  • Q4. You hand over 'n' identical linked lists to n salespersons. After the day's work, these salesperson return the lists. Merge these lists such that all insertions, deletions, updates are taken care of, so th...
  • Ans. 

    Merge 'n' identical linked lists from 'n' salespersons to handle insertions, deletions, and updates.

    • Iterate through each linked list and merge them into a single linked list

    • Handle insertions, deletions, and updates by traversing the merged list and making necessary changes

    • Repeat the process for the next day by resetting the merged list

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was an online test. The company who hosted the test messed up with the interface, and a lot of people had trouble with a coding question that could not be solved because of the faulty interface. There was no retest.
The shortlisting was done after studying compile attempts, time devoted to various sections and other performance measures.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Told about myself, my interests, my internship projects and my work so far.
A few coding questions were asked too.
In the end, they asked if i have any questions.
Tips: Interviewers are friendly. Be calm, give your best.

General Tips: Start preparing early.
Develop priorities both sector wise and company wise.
Take sufficient water and food with you. Interviews can start at 4 am on the first day!
Have enough copies of resume and transcripts with you.
If you have been shortlisted for many companies, it is preferable to have a portfolio manager who manages your phone during the day and enables you to focus on the interviews.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. C,C++, Programming Concepts
  • Q2. Resume Based
  • Q3. Puzzle Questions
  • Q4.  OS, Database, Networking, Computer Architecture based question
  • Q5. Project Based- Briefs, Details
  • Q6. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, playing guitar, and cooking.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Playing guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my skills.

    • Cooking: I like experimenting with different recipes and creating delicious meals.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team and working on complex projects.

    • Leading a team of developers

    • Working on complex projects

    • Continuously learning and improving my skills

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why do you want to join DELL.
  • Ans. 

    I want to join DELL because of their innovative technology solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • DELL is known for their cutting-edge technology solutions which align with my passion for software development.

    • I admire DELL's strong reputation in the industry and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • I believe joining DELL will provide me with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA>9.0

Skills: Technical Skills
College Name: KIIT University

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: All got different topics to discuss on gd.
Tips: Plan before you speak. Be sure whether you are to or against.
Duration: 5 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: More questions on blood relationship, ages
Tips: Os db on technical
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Technical Questions, Manage A Difficult Situation, Technical Knowledge(ML

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Asked me about my research work That's it
  • Q2. Asked about the course project that i did in BE and MS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was one question which was little tricky , but not that difficult
Total Questions: 1

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: There was one question which was little tricky , but not that difficult

College Name: IIT Madras

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

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Project related questions
  • Q2. Breifly explain about project
  • Ans. 

    The project is a web-based application for managing inventory and sales of a retail store.

    • Developed using Java and Spring framework

    • Includes features such as product management, order management, and customer management

    • Utilizes MySQL database for data storage

    • Implemented security measures such as authentication and authorization

    • Designed with a responsive user interface for optimal user experience

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself. Hobbies , strength and weakness
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with a passion for coding and problem-solving. My hobbies include reading and playing video games.

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java and Python

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Good communication and teamwork abilities

    • Weakness: Sometimes I tend to overthink and spend too much time on a problem

    • Hobbies: Reading books on technology and playing video games

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Will u stay in samsung?
  • Ans. 

    I cannot make a commitment to staying at Samsung at this time.

    • I am open to exploring other opportunities

    • My decision will depend on various factors such as growth opportunities, work culture, and compensation

    • I value my time at Samsung and appreciate the experience gained

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Basic hr questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Problem similar to knapsack
Tips: dynamic programming
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked to explain about project. Some basic concepts in linear algebra and in deep learning like CNNs. Asked to implement Hungarian algorithm.
Tips: Brush up baisc ML and linear algebra concepts

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Asked where i did my btech. Asked why i switched by branch from electronics to computer science.
Tips: tell the truth to whatever is asked

Skills: Machine Learning
College Name: IIT Madras

Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

Samsung user image GURRAM HARINATHA REDDY cs13b010

posted on 2 Dec 2016

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

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Difference between DFS and BFS?
  • Ans. 

    DFS and BFS are two popular graph traversal algorithms used in computer science.

    • DFS stands for Depth First Search and explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

    • BFS stands for Breadth First Search and explores all the vertices at the present depth before moving on to the next level.

    • DFS uses a stack data structure to keep track of visited nodes while BFS uses a queue.

    • DFS is useful for finding path...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. When are double pointers used?
  • Ans. 

    Double pointers are used to store the address of a pointer variable.

    • Double pointers are useful in dynamic memory allocation.

    • They are used to modify the value of a pointer passed to a function.

    • They can be used to create linked lists and trees.

    • Example: int **ptr; //declares a double pointer to an integer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. List all the permutations of the array?
  • Ans. 

    Permutations of an array

    • Permutations are all possible arrangements of elements in an array

    • Number of permutations for an array of length n is n!

    • Use recursion to generate all permutations

    • Swap elements to generate different permutations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the first biggest failure in your life?
  • Ans. 

    My first biggest failure was not being able to clear an important exam in high school.

    • Failed to manage time effectively

    • Did not seek help from teachers or peers

    • Did not practice enough

    • Learned the importance of preparation and seeking help

    • Improved study habits and time management skills

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Algorithms and data structures
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself and project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was very simple

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was very simple

College Name: IIT Madras
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