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Updated 2 Jun 2024

Publicis Sapient Associate Software Development Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 coding questions with 1 hard tree algorithm and 2 normal dsa question

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview was totally based on resume and also some sorting algorithms and have to write code for that.
  • Q2. Merge sort algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that sorts an array by dividing it into two halves, sorting them separately, and then merging the sorted halves.

    • Divide the array into two halves

    • Sort each half recursively

    • Merge the two sorted halves

    • Time complexity is O(nlogn)

    • Space complexity is O(n)

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. More like of case study. Given some situation and have to answer based on that situation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This is company is good as long as you are not in bench.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT) and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test - 1.5 hours
3-5 MCQs
2 coding questions on HackerRank platform
1Q - easy, related to Arrays
2Q - medium, related to graphs/trees

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is OS, explain threading, explain paging, database transactions - acid properties, 2-3 questions related to computer networks
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of OS, threading, paging, database transactions (ACID properties), and computer networks.

    • OS (Operating System) is a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides services for computer programs.

    • Threading involves the ability of a program to execute multiple parts concurrently.

    • Paging is a memory management scheme that eliminates the need for contiguous allocation of physical memory.

    • Database t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 1 coding question on DP
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell about yourself, learning from projects, learnings from internship experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of computer science very well, OOPs, Operating System and Database Management, computer networks. Data Structures and Algorithms level is Easy-medium of Leetcode.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Q1. What is OS, explain threading, explain paging, database transacti ... read more
Q2. Have you worked on dot net core?
Q3. Are you agree on this payband?
Q4. What is object oriented programming.
Q5. What is schema?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at J S S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Average to easy difficulty level.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Java code of string manipulation
  • Ans. 

    String manipulation in Java involves various methods like substring, concat, replace, etc.

    • Use substring() to extract a part of the string

    • Use concat() to concatenate two strings

    • Use replace() to replace a specific character or substring in a string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the Java code for various types of sorting algorithms?
  • Ans. 

    Various sorting algorithms in Java code

    • Bubble Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

    • Selection Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

    • Insertion Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

    • Merge Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

    • Quick Sort: int[] arr = {5, 2, 8, 1, 3}; Arrays.sort(arr);

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sql query and topics related to joins.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About yourself and family
  • Q2. What do you know about the company?
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading software development firm specializing in creating innovative solutions for various industries.

    • Specializes in creating innovative software solutions

    • Works with clients from various industries

    • Known for high-quality and reliable products

    • Has a strong team of software engineers and developers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you provide examples of real-life scenarios where you handled conflicts with either a colleague or a manager?
  • Ans. 

    Handled conflicts by addressing issues directly, seeking compromise, and maintaining professionalism.

    • Addressed a disagreement with a colleague by scheduling a one-on-one meeting to discuss concerns and find common ground.

    • Resolved a conflict with a manager by actively listening to their perspective, providing feedback, and working together to find a solution.

    • Maintained professionalism during conflicts by staying calm, r...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What actions would you take if your manager does not approve your product idea, and how would you attempt to persuade them?
  • Ans. 

    I would gather more data to support my idea, present a compelling case to my manager, and be open to feedback and compromise.

    • Gather data to support the idea, such as market research, user feedback, or cost-benefit analysis.

    • Prepare a well-structured presentation highlighting the potential benefits of the product idea.

    • Listen to the manager's concerns and feedback, and be open to making adjustments or compromises.

    • Seek sup...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident; they will strive to comfort you despite any feelings of hesitation and nervousness. A foundational understanding of Java or C++, along with knowledge of data structures and algorithms (DSA), will be extremely advantageous. You should illustrate your potential contributions while also recognizing your limitations. Foster a positive atmosphere.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Run time polymorphism code
  • Q2. Linked list code
  • Q3. Deep copy shallow copy differences
  • Ans. 

    Deep copy creates a new copy of an object with its own unique memory space, while shallow copy creates a new object that references the same memory locations as the original object.

    • Deep copy duplicates all nested objects, while shallow copy only duplicates the references to nested objects.

    • Deep copy ensures that changes to the copied object do not affect the original object, while shallow copy may lead to unintended sid...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. More deep questions about polymorphism code
  • Q2. Code for interchange of strings without strcpy
  • Ans. 

    Use a loop to swap characters of two strings without using strcpy function.

    • Create two arrays of characters to store the strings

    • Use a loop to iterate through each character of the strings and swap them

    • Ensure to handle cases where strings have different lengths

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please prepare oops concept and data structure well because its easy for first round but for second round its too difficult - the interviewer was so irritating and asked very stupid wuestions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Topics on electronics and C programming

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on simple python programs and electronics basics
  • Q2. Question on simple linked list
  • Q3. Program for fibonacci seq
  • Ans. 

    Program to generate Fibonacci sequence

    • Start with two initial numbers, 0 and 1

    • Add the previous two numbers to get the next number in the sequence

    • Repeat this process to generate the Fibonacci sequence

    • Example: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Questions on mosfets
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you would like to join the company, and other questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good experience in the interview
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Architecture discussion around projects
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Caching, auth discussion in depth

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I've cleared both the technical rounds, still after that HR ghosted me and after following up multiple times she mentioned the vacancy was cancelled.
it was highly unprofessional of them.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain over all experience
  • Q2. Asked question on Core and advance java topic
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some advance topic of Java
  • Q2. DSA
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Relocation
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitudes question in online test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two coding Q online test

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume bsic Q asked
  • Q2. Oops question basic theory
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. One coding question asked to solve on paper of arrays
  • Q2. Basic questions from resume
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Relocating related questions
  • Q2. Why u want to join global logic
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Global Logic because of their reputation for cutting-edge technology solutions and collaborative work environment.

    • Global Logic is known for their innovative technology solutions

    • I am impressed by the collaborative work environment at Global Logic

    • I believe Global Logic offers great opportunities for professional growth and development

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident and little bit coding
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Aptitude, core concepts and a code

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the one thing you learnt from college club?
  • Ans. 

    I learned the importance of teamwork and collaboration from my college club.

    • Developed strong communication skills by working with diverse group of individuals

    • Learned how to delegate tasks effectively to achieve common goals

    • Gained experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution through group projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the one thing you want to expereince?
  • Ans. 

    I want to experience living in a different country and immersing myself in a new culture.

    • Traveling to a foreign country and learning about their customs and traditions

    • Trying new foods and experiencing different ways of life

    • Making friends with locals and exploring the local attractions

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between relational and non relational dbms
  • Ans. 

    Relational DBMS stores data in tables with predefined relationships, while non-relational DBMS stores data in flexible, schema-less formats.

    • Relational DBMS uses structured query language (SQL) for querying data

    • Non-relational DBMS can store data in various formats like key-value pairs, document-based, graph databases

    • Relational DBMS ensures data integrity through normalization and constraints

    • Non-relational DBMS offers be...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference betweeen class,abstract class,interface in python
  • Ans. 

    Class is a blueprint for creating objects, abstract class cannot be instantiated and can have abstract methods, interface is a contract for classes to implement certain methods.

    • Class is a blueprint for creating objects with attributes and methods.

    • Abstract class cannot be instantiated and can have abstract methods that must be implemented by subclasses.

    • Interface is a contract for classes to implement certain methods, bu

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Project related questions were asked

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an aptitute round and 2 coding questions was there

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. We had discussion on projects than mentioned in my resume
  • Q3. Then he moved to DSA question in which he told to how you will insert node in doubly linked list ,I answered all correctly he appreciated me also but after 5 min one person came and told you can go . I was...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - try to give interview as early as possible prepare basic dsa and projects

Publicis Sapient Interview FAQs

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Publicis Sapient interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Publicis Sapient interview process are Coding Test, Technical and HR.
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