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Tata Elxsi Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 18 Oct 2024

7 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked 8mo ago
Q. What are the differences between C++ and C?
Ans. 

C++ is an object-oriented programming language with additional features compared to C.

  • C++ supports object-oriented programming concepts like classes and inheritance, while C does not.

  • C++ has a richer standard library compared to C.

  • C++ allows for function overloading and templates, which are not available in C.

A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. 3 strengths and 3 weakness
Ans. 

Strengths: Problem-solving skills, strong technical knowledge, effective communication. Weaknesses: Impatience, perfectionism, public speaking.

  • Strength: Problem-solving skills - Able to analyze complex problems and come up with effective solutions.

  • Strength: Strong technical knowledge - Proficient in various programming languages and technologies.

  • Strength: Effective communication - Able to clearly convey ideas and ...

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A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. Oops concepts- define abstraction, encapsulation
Ans. 

Abstraction is the concept of hiding complex implementation details and showing only the necessary information. Encapsulation is the bundling of data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

  • Abstraction focuses on what an object does rather than how it does it

  • Encapsulation restricts access to certain components of an object, protecting the data from outside interference

  • Abstraction allows for creatin...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is better Developement or Testing?
Ans. 

Both development and testing are equally important for delivering quality software.

  • Development and testing are two sides of the same coin.

  • Development creates the software while testing ensures its quality.

  • Testing helps identify and fix bugs, improving the overall quality of the software.

  • Without testing, software can have critical bugs that can lead to disastrous consequences.

  • Both development and testing require di...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. 1. Truth table for AND and OR ? 2. Draw inverter diagram? 3. Explain your projects and draw the circuit diagram for it ? 4. Write any c program that you are familiar with ?
Ans. 

Answers to interview questions for a Software Engineer position.

  • AND truth table: 0 AND 0 = 0, 0 AND 1 = 0, 1 AND 0 = 0, 1 AND 1 = 1

  • OR truth table: 0 OR 0 = 0, 0 OR 1 = 1, 1 OR 0 = 1, 1 OR 1 = 1

  • Inverter diagram: A circle with a small bubble at the input side

  • Circuit diagram for a project: Provide a brief explanation of the project and draw the circuit diagram

  • Example C program: Write a program to calculate the factor...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is AIDL. How to create inter process communicaion?
Ans. 

AIDL is Android Interface Definition Language used for inter-process communication.

  • AIDL is used to define the interface between client and service in Android.

  • It allows communication between different processes in Android.

  • To create inter-process communication using AIDL, we need to define the interface in AIDL file, implement the interface in service, and bind the service to the client.

  • AIDL supports passing complex...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Relocation to pune is fine or not?
Ans. 

Relocation to Pune is fine if the candidate is open to moving for the job.

  • Consider the candidate's willingness to relocate

  • Evaluate the benefits of working in Pune

  • Discuss any potential challenges or concerns with relocation

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Tata Elxsi Software Engineer Interview Experiences

29 interviews found

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

30 questions combination of Logical, numeric, verbal and 2 coding questions.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Questions on core Java concepts
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Your strength and weakness
  • Ans. 

    Strength: Problem-solving skills. Weakness: Overthinking.

    • Strength: I have strong problem-solving skills which help me in finding efficient solutions to complex issues.

    • Weakness: Sometimes I tend to overthink situations, which can lead to unnecessary stress and delays in decision-making.

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was basics, computer fundamentals, quants, logical coding.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C++ and c differnce
  • Ans. 

    C++ is an object-oriented programming language with additional features compared to C.

    • C++ supports object-oriented programming concepts like classes and inheritance, while C does not.

    • C++ has a richer standard library compared to C.

    • C++ allows for function overloading and templates, which are not available in C.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Swapping of numbers without using 3rd var
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Ready for reallocation?
  • Q2. Puzzle related question was asked

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It had different sections like verbal, Quantitative, Logical, pseudo code, coding

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Q2. Oops concepts- define abstraction, encapsulation
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction is the concept of hiding complex implementation details and showing only the necessary information. Encapsulation is the bundling of data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit.

    • Abstraction focuses on what an object does rather than how it does it

    • Encapsulation restricts access to certain components of an object, protecting the data from outside interference

    • Abstraction allows for creating sim...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a code to swap two numbers
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 3 strengths and 3 weakness
  • Ans. 

    Strengths: Problem-solving skills, strong technical knowledge, effective communication. Weaknesses: Impatience, perfectionism, public speaking.

    • Strength: Problem-solving skills - Able to analyze complex problems and come up with effective solutions.

    • Strength: Strong technical knowledge - Proficient in various programming languages and technologies.

    • Strength: Effective communication - Able to clearly convey ideas and colla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me something which is not in your resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through previous year interview questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Data structure and arrays

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Recent projects
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking inventory and sales data

    • Used React for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js

    • Utilized MongoDB for database storage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basic questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strengths and weaknesses
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and coding test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding test was moderate at that time

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your project
  • Q2. Basic programming questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I have not attended
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There was an coding round. there was 10 MCQ questions and also 2 coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About my project
  • Q2. And asked about my resume
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions like ready to relocate
  • Q2. Expected CTC, and normal talk with hr
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction about yourself
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C programming questions , Data structures, OOps
  • Q2. Networking protocols,
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Moderate level and along with aptitude I had 2 coding questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic programming questions
  • Q2. Logical and analytical questions
  • Q3. Why should we hire you?
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell m about yourself
  • Q2. Tell me about tata elxsi
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was medium level questions and there were 3 coding questions of intermediate level and you had to score 50% from each section to qualify for the next round.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions about ML concepts(Interested Area) DBMS questions(DLL, DML etc) Coding questions (prime no and factorial)
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About projects and basic HR questions etc

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How many rounds are there in Tata Elxsi Software Engineer interview?
Tata Elxsi interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tata Elxsi interview process are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Tata Elxsi Software 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 Tata Elxsi. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Tata Elxsi expect are Debugging, Unit Testing, Automotive, Application Software and Coding.
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Some of the top questions asked at the Tata Elxsi Software Engineer interview -

  1. 1. Truth table for AND and OR ? 2. Draw inverter diagram? 3. Explain your proje...read more
  2. What is better Developement or Testi...read more
  3. what is AIDL. How to create inter process communicai...read more
What are the most common questions asked in Tata Elxsi Software Engineer HR round?

The most common HR questions asked in Tata Elxsi Software Engineer interview are -

  1. where do you see yourself in 5 yea...read more
  2. Why should we hire y...read more
How long is the Tata Elxsi Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of Tata Elxsi Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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