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Samsung Software Development Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Nov 2020

Samsung Software Development Engineer Interview Experiences

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Explain in details about your projects
  • Q2. Tell me about your internship period and how you got the internship. Also tell me about the most challenging problem I faced (if any) during the period.
  • Q3. Data Structures: I was asked in details about Linked lists, trees and graphs, their real life applications in Computer Science
  • Q4. Database Management Systems: They started from basics that included entity relationships, relational databases and SQL & then some theory questions on transactions and normalization.
  • Q5. Operating Systems: Theory questions on Deadlocks and Process Synchronization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Try to listen to the questions properly and take your time before answering them.
2. Only include those projects and topics which you are good at.
3. If you are nervous before the interview, take a deep breath.
4. Prepare your resume thoroughly, especially your projects, as they won't go beyond the topics mentioned there.
5. Data structures and Algorithms is a must, so make sure you have your basics well prepared.
6. All the Best!!!

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2015. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. In this everyone were asked to describe their projects that they have done during the B-tech course
  • Q2. Puzzle-There are 1000 wine bottles. One of the bottles contains poisoned wine. A rat dies after one hour of drinking the poisoned wine. How many minimum rats are needed to figure out which bottle contains ...
  • Q3. Discussion on projects
  • Q4. Basic HR Question like- 1.your strength and weaknesses. 2.what are your expectation from your first job. 3.Hobbies. 4.would you go for higher study

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Given an undirected graph determine if the graph can be colored with 2 colors(Black & white) such that no two adjacent vertices of the graph are colored with same color.If yes print the nodes whose color is white else output -1.
This question was similar to------/
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

College Name: NIT Bhopal

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Software Development Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 2 Dec 2016

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

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Difference between DFS and BFS?When to use which one?
  • Ans. 

    DFS and BFS are graph traversal algorithms. DFS explores as far as possible before backtracking. BFS explores level by level.

    • DFS stands for Depth First Search, while BFS stands for Breadth First Search.

    • DFS explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking, while BFS explores level by level.

    • DFS uses a stack data structure, while BFS uses a queue data structure.

    • DFS is often used for solving problems like ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find all subsets of a number set such that sum of these numbers is equal to a given number
  • Ans. 

    Find all subsets of a number set with a given sum

    • Use a recursive approach to generate all possible subsets

    • For each subset, calculate the sum and check if it matches the given number

    • Store the subsets that satisfy the condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Biggest failure in life?
  • Q4. 3 strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My three strengths are problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork.

    • Strong problem-solving skills - able to analyze complex issues and come up with effective solutions

    • Attention to detail - meticulous in ensuring accuracy and quality in work

    • Teamwork - collaborate well with others to achieve common goals, communicate effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 1 major weakness and how to overcome it?
  • Ans. 

    One major weakness is time management.

    • Prioritize tasks and create a schedule

    • Break down large tasks into smaller, manageable ones

    • Use time management tools or techniques like Pomodoro Technique

    • Delegate tasks when possible

    • Learn to say 'no' to avoid overcommitting

    • Regularly review and adjust the schedule

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy but long question.
Tips: Take time to understand the question
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 1

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Core java advanced
  • Q2. Threads, Collections, Design pattern, Programming Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong Core Java Knowledge
Basic Data Structure Knowledge

I appeared for an interview before Nov 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 90 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was in the morning at our institute. There were technical and aptitude problems.

  • Q1. 

    Star Pattern Generation

    Develop a function to print star patterns based on the given number of rows 'N'. Each row in the pattern should follow the format demonstrated in the example.

    The picture illustra...

  • Ans. 

    Function to print star patterns based on the given number of rows 'N'.

    • Iterate through each row from 1 to N

    • For each row, print spaces (N-row) followed by stars (2*row-1)

    • Repeat until all rows are printed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was actually a Techno HR round. I was asked some technical questions about OS, OOPS, COMPUTER NETWORKING, WEB DEVELOPMENT. He went through my whole resume, asked about all the projects and past working experiences. The interviewer was really good, we talked about so many other topics, from Women empowerment to Water Crises. I felt really confident while speaking because he made me so comfortable.

  • Q1. 

    Selection Sort Algorithm

    Selection sort is a sorting technique that works by repeatedly finding the minimum element (considering ascending order) from the unsorted part and placing it at the beginning of ...

  • Ans. 

    Selection Sort Algorithm sorts an array by repeatedly finding the minimum element and placing it at the beginning of the unsorted part.

    • Iterate through the array to find the minimum element and swap it with the first unsorted element.

    • Repeat this process for each element in the array until it is fully sorted.

    • Time complexity of Selection Sort is O(n^2) making it inefficient for large arrays.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering For Women, Pune. I applied for the job as SDE - 1 in BangaloreEligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPADell India interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data structures and Algorithms, DBMS, OOPS, OS, NETWORKING, WEB DEVELOPMENTTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Study data structures thoroughly and practice coding regularly. Do practice it on Leetcode as it has a lot of test cases, I personally find it really helpful. 
Tip 2 : Learn new skills and make projects with them to get the most out of them. 
Tip 3 : Do study other basic and very important subjects like Oops, DBMS, OS.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Do mention your achievements and other co curricular activities. 
Tip 2 : Your projects are a big highlight, keep them crisp and be prepared to explain them thoroughly.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on C++
  • Q2. Questions on Qt

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare c++ and Qt well.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant 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.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Java with springboot

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Microservices and RestfulWeb

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions (1 DP + 1 Graph)

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leetcode easy, medium questions on tree, dp
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1 coding question on string (hard).
  • Q2. OS, DBMS, OOPs questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Usual HR questions + 2 puzzles question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Make sure to have clear understanding of Computer Science subjects OS, DBMS, OOPs

I appeared for an interview 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 appeared for an interview 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

Samsung Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Samsung Software Development 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 Samsung. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Samsung expect are Computer science, Design Development, Functional Testing, Issue resolution and Scheduling.
What are the top questions asked in Samsung Software Development Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Samsung Software Development Engineer interview -

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