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Updated 30 Aug 2023

Simplilearn Software Development Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Aug 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 

There was 4 question based on string and array

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly questions was asked based on javascript, HTML, css and Linux
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was also technical round

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Simplilearn Software Development Engineer interview:
  • Javascript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Linux

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2021. 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 - Coding Test 

Ther was total 5 questions that you will have to solve in 1 hours. I was able to solve 3 questions completely. Questions was from arrays and string.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Javascript script questions Like output based questions and two coding question.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In this round also they asked two coding question and some javascript concept like hoisting and other. Some Linux commands

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Simplilearn Software Development Engineer interview:
  • DS and algo
  • DBMS
  • Linux
  • CSS
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer was very friendly and polite. Before appearing in interview just check overall job description, you will asked the questions based on what they need.

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before May 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between var, let, const.
  • Ans. 

    var, let, and const are all used to declare variables in JavaScript, but they have different scoping rules and behaviors.

    • var has function scope and can be redeclared and reassigned

    • let has block scope and can be reassigned but not redeclared

    • const has block scope and cannot be reassigned or redeclared

    • Use const for values that won't change, let for values that will, and avoid var

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain CSS box model. Do padding and margin apply to inline elements?
  • Ans. 

    CSS box model defines the layout of elements on a webpage. Padding and margin can apply to block-level elements but not to inline elements.

    • CSS box model consists of content, padding, border, and margin around an element.

    • Padding adds space inside the border of an element.

    • Margin adds space outside the border of an element.

    • Padding and margin can apply to block-level elements like <div> but not to inline elements lik

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Difference between arrow functions and regular ones.
  • Ans. 

    Arrow functions are shorter syntax for writing function expressions.

    • Arrow functions do not have their own 'this' keyword.

    • Arrow functions cannot be used as constructors.

    • Arrow functions do not have the 'arguments' object.

    • Arrow functions are more concise and easier to read.

    • Regular functions are better for methods and constructors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How does JavaScript asynchronous model work
  • Ans. 

    JavaScript asynchronous model allows non-blocking code execution by using callbacks and promises.

    • JavaScript uses an event loop to handle asynchronous operations.

    • Callbacks are functions passed as arguments to other functions and executed when the operation is complete.

    • Promises are objects that represent the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation.

    • Async/await is a newer syntax that allows writing asyn...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough in HTML DOM traversal concepts, CSS box model and vanilla Javascript fundamentals like closure,

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Admin average question as well as with trigger event or aura component.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Average and got the offer... It nice company work environment is too good.....

I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was an coding round

  • Q1. 

    The Skyline Problem

    Compute the skyline of given rectangular buildings in a 2D city, eliminating hidden lines and forming the outer contour of the silhouette when viewed from a distance. Each building is ...

  • Ans. 

    Compute the skyline of given rectangular buildings in a 2D city, eliminating hidden lines and forming the outer contour of the silhouette.

    • Iterate through the buildings and create a list of critical points (x, y) where the height changes.

    • Sort the critical points based on x-coordinate and process them to form the skyline.

    • Merge consecutive horizontal segments of equal height into one to ensure no duplicates.

    • Return the fin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Rat in a Maze Problem Statement

    You need to determine all possible paths for a rat starting at position (0, 0) in a square maze to reach its destination at (N-1, N-1). The maze is represented as an N*N ma...

  • Ans. 

    Find all possible paths for a rat in a maze from source to destination.

    • Use backtracking to explore all possible paths in the maze.

    • Keep track of visited cells to avoid revisiting them.

    • Recursively try moving in all directions (up, down, left, right) until reaching the destination.

    • Return a list of strings representing valid paths sorted in alphabetical order.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

Round duration - 30 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

It was an HR round with some general questions. it was just for formality.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAupgrad interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Pointers, OOPS, System Design, Algorithms, Dynamic ProgrammingTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Stay focused
Tip 2 : Practice coding questions.
Tip 3 : View previous interviews of the companies

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Don't lie on resume
Tip 2 : Just write in format that is catchy

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Sep 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why should we hire you?
  • Q2. Why did you leave your last job?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My advice is just be honest and rest all will be fine.

I applied via Job lever and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy leetcode code 2 questions , HTML5 css javascript simple screen design

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oop, Simple coding javascript, react basic, sql basic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Take it easy and go with confidence which matters most
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Question on Binary trees: if symmetric, easy string question using hashmap
  • Q2. If we are hosting a live test how to show real time ranking, HLD for this and what algorithms can we use
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Database schema design for a feature where user can be free, gold, platinum.
  • Ans. 

    Use a user table with a column for user type (free, gold, platinum)

    • Create a user table with columns for user ID, name, email, user type

    • Use a separate table for user types with columns for type ID and type name

    • Establish a one-to-many relationship between user and user type tables

    • Example: user table - user_id, name, email, type_id; user_type table - type_id, type_name

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HLD for live rank dashboard for a live test where millions of users are doing test
  • Ans. 

    High-level design for a live rank dashboard for a live test with millions of users.

    • Use a scalable architecture to handle millions of users concurrently.

    • Implement real-time data processing to update ranks dynamically.

    • Utilize caching mechanisms to improve performance and reduce load on the database.

    • Design a user-friendly interface with intuitive data visualization.

    • Include features for filtering, sorting, and searching to

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. No any interview
  • Q2. It's aptitude test only

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - .Be prepared

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Polyfills and Logical
  • Q2. List in react and the input box
  • Ans. 

    Answer on how to list in react and the input box

    • Use the map function to create a list in React

    • Use the state to store the input value

    • Use onChange event to update the state when the input value changes

    • Use onSubmit event to handle the form submission

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics of JS and ReactJs for frontend interview, git, css, scss, html etc

Skills evaluated in this interview

Simplilearn Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Simplilearn Software Development Engineer interview?
Simplilearn interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Simplilearn interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Simplilearn 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 Simplilearn. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Simplilearn expect are Automation Testing, SDET, Software Quality Assurance, Testing and AWS.
What are the top questions asked in Simplilearn Software Development Engineer interview?

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

  1. In this round also they asked two coding question and some javascript concept l...read more
  2. Javascript script questions Like output based questions and two coding questi...read more
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