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Siemens Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 11 Mar 2022

Top Siemens Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Nth Prime Number Problem Statement Find the Nth prime number given a number N. Explanation: A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natura ...read more
  • Q2. LRU Cache Design Question Design a data structure for a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache that supports the following operations: 1. get(key) - Return the value of the key ...read more
  • Q3. What is a thread scheduler and how does time slicing work?
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Siemens Senior Systems Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I was interviewed before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(5 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round started with 1 coding question related to Prime Numbers in which I was first asked to explain my approach and then write the pseudo code for it. This was followed by some preety standard questions from OOPS and Java.

  • Q1. 

    Nth Prime Number Problem Statement

    Find the Nth prime number given a number N.

    Explanation:

    A prime number is greater than 1 and is not the product of two smaller natural numbers. A prime number has exa...

  • Q2. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in OOP?
  • Q3. What is the garbage collector in Java?
  • Q4. What is meant by exception handling?
  • Q5. How does ConcurrentHashMap work in Java?
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 1 coding question related to LRU Cache where I had to code its implementation in a production-ready manner explaining my overall approach with proper complexity analysis. This was followed by some Mutithreading questions from Java and then at last the interviewer asked me some basic design patterns in Software Engineering and some more questions related to OOPS.

  • Q1. 

    LRU Cache Design Question

    Design a data structure for a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache that supports the following operations:

    1. get(key) - Return the value of the key if it exists in the cache; otherw...

  • Q2. What are the start() and run() methods of the Thread class?
  • Q3. What is a BlockingQueue in the context of multithreading?
  • Q4. What is thread starvation?
  • Q5. What is a thread scheduler and how does time slicing work?
  • Q6. Can you explain the SOLID principles in Object-Oriented Design?
  • Q7. What makes a HashSet different from a TreeSet?
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This is a cultural fitment testing round .HR was very frank and asked standard questions. Then we discussed about my role.

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a job change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 3 years of experienceSiemens interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude,Java, Spring, 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 interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before May 2017. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 2 Developers in the panel. Last for almost 45 mins. 1. Automation test framework I worked on: Tool used Anatomy of framework Test Case flow Page Object Model 2. WAP for prime numbers. 3. Pu...
  • Q2. Team Lead in the panel. Last for almost 1.5 hrs. 1. Asked about any experience in languages like C++, C#, Java, Python, Perl etc along with comfort level. 2. Asked to write down all the answers (code snipp...
  • Q3. Senior Project Manager and HR Manager in the panel. Last for almost 2.5 hrs. 1. The current project you are working on with role and responsibility. 2. Domain knowledge acquires so far. 3. Contributions to...

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: Some piece of advice:
1. Be technically strong. Show all the required skills.
2. Present yourself to get fit in the current opening. Strengthen your answers with some real examples.
3. Be a bit diplomatic and take a pause (think critically) before answering the asked question.
4. Portray the ownership, rational thinking, problem-solving attitude.
5. The overall mindset should reflect the innovation, agent of new ideas, good team member with sustainability and positive attitude.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Decision Making Skills
Duration: 1-4 weeks

Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction of the candidate
  • Q2. Previous work experience
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Thorough questioning on experience
  • Q2. Experience of different building automation systems
  • Ans. 

    I have experience working with various building automation systems, including but not limited to Siemens, Honeywell, and Johnson Controls.

    • Experience with Siemens building automation systems

    • Experience with Honeywell building automation systems

    • Experience with Johnson Controls building automation systems

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you have scripting knowledge
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have scripting knowledge in languages like Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

    • Proficient in Bash scripting for automation tasks

    • Experience with PowerShell scripting for Windows administration

    • Familiarity with Python scripting for system monitoring and management

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you tell how lvm works
  • Ans. 

    LVM (Logical Volume Manager) is a tool used in Linux to manage storage by creating logical volumes from physical volumes.

    • LVM allows for dynamic resizing of logical volumes without needing to unmount the filesystem.

    • It consists of physical volumes (PVs), volume groups (VGs), and logical volumes (LVs).

    • PVs are physical storage devices like hard drives or partitions, VGs are a collection of PVs, and LVs are the virtual part...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ask questions on what is written in CV
  • Q2. About the Degree final year project
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are u looking for new opportunity
  • Q2. What is salary expectation
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 Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Profit loss percentage 50 mins

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - good enough
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the types of AHU modes
  • Ans. 

    The types of AHU modes include cooling mode, heating mode, and ventilation mode.

    • Cooling mode: AHU cools the air before circulating it throughout the building.

    • Heating mode: AHU heats the air before circulating it throughout the building.

    • Ventilation mode: AHU circulates fresh air throughout the building without heating or cooling.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between Heatwheel and Energy wheel
  • Ans. 

    Heatwheel and Energy wheel are both types of energy recovery ventilation systems used in HVAC systems, but they differ in their specific mechanisms and applications.

    • Heatwheel uses a rotating wheel with a desiccant coating to transfer heat and moisture between incoming and outgoing air streams, while Energy wheel uses a rotating wheel with a matrix of heat-absorbing material to transfer heat only.

    • Heatwheel is more effec...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What to we use in primary pump systems if we don't have bypass valve
  • Ans. 

    In primary pump systems without a bypass valve, we can use a variable frequency drive (VFD) to control the pump speed.

    • Use a variable frequency drive (VFD) to adjust the speed of the pump based on system demand

    • VFDs can help maintain system pressure and flow without the need for a bypass valve

    • VFDs can also improve energy efficiency by matching pump speed to actual system requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Types of chiller operating mode
  • Ans. 

    Types of chiller operating modes include constant speed, variable speed, and hybrid mode.

    • Constant speed mode: Chiller operates at a fixed speed regardless of load.

    • Variable speed mode: Chiller adjusts speed based on load requirements for energy efficiency.

    • Hybrid mode: Combines constant and variable speed modes for optimal performance.

    • Examples: Centrifugal chillers often operate in variable speed mode for energy savings.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep basic technology knowledge on point.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude questions aswell as core subjects

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on core subjects and projects
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding location

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared your basics
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was based on core knowledge

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is you name

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Give your 100 percent.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic engineering, HW And SW
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. PLC, DCS, Communication protocols

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You'll be getting questions based on your answers and resume contents

Siemens Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Siemens Senior Systems 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 Siemens. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Siemens expect are Consulting, HTML, Infrastructure, Product Management and System Architecture.

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