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Tech Mahindra Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 4 Apr 2024

Tech Mahindra Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Percentage, speed, series, logical abulity, differnces

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. C programs, protocols, Embedded C, pointers
  • Q2. Strings swapping nibbles using c
  • Ans. 

    Swapping nibbles of strings in C

    • Use bitwise operations to swap the nibbles of each character in the string

    • Iterate through each character in the string and swap the nibbles

    • Ensure to handle edge cases like strings with odd length or non-hex characters

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. I2c, can, spi, uart
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal hr questions
  • Q2. Self, company details

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bare metal code for blinking an LED,
  • Ans. 

    Blinking an LED using bare metal code involves directly manipulating hardware registers without an operating system.

    • Access the GPIO register for the specific pin connected to the LED

    • Set the pin as an output

    • Toggle the pin state at regular intervals to create the blinking effect

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Different types of pointers, volatile variable, storage classes, Static and extern keywords, ISR,
  • Ans. 

    Different types of pointers, volatile variable, storage classes, Static and extern keywords, ISR

    • Pointers: Null pointer, void pointer, function pointer

    • Volatile variable: Used to indicate that a variable may be changed by external factors

    • Storage classes: auto, register, static, extern

    • Static keyword: Used to declare variables that are only accessible within the same file

    • Extern keyword: Used to declare variables that are d...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find nth largest number in a jumbled array
  • Ans. 

    Use sorting to find the nth largest number in a jumbled array.

    • Sort the array in descending order.

    • Access the nth element in the sorted array to find the nth largest number.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Deeper questions on static, compilation

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is basic of c
  • Ans. 

    Basics of C include syntax, data types, variables, functions, and control structures.

    • C is a procedural programming language

    • Variables must be declared before use

    • Functions are blocks of code that perform a specific task

    • Control structures include if-else, loops, and switch-case

    • Data types in C include int, float, char, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is basic of embedded
  • Ans. 

    Embedded systems are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks within a larger system.

    • Embedded systems are typically designed to be small, efficient, and reliable.

    • They often have limited resources such as memory, processing power, and energy.

    • Examples of embedded systems include microcontrollers in household appliances, automotive control systems, and industrial automation.

    • Embedded software is spe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is basic of contoller
  • Ans. 

    The basic of a controller is to manage and regulate the operation of a system or device.

    • Controllers receive input signals and process them to generate output signals.

    • They can be programmed to perform specific tasks or functions.

    • Examples include microcontrollers, PLCs, and PID controllers.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between Normal OS and RTOS? What is difference between microcontroller and microprocessor? Write a C program to swap two numbers without using 3rd variable.
  • Ans. 

    RTOS is a real-time operating system designed for time-sensitive applications. Microcontrollers are integrated circuits with built-in memory and peripherals.

    • RTOS is designed to provide deterministic and predictable response times for critical tasks.

    • Normal OS is designed for general-purpose computing and may not prioritize real-time tasks.

    • Microcontrollers are typically used in embedded systems and have limited resources...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is storage class in C?
  • Ans. 

    Storage class in C determines the scope, visibility, and lifetime of variables.

    • C has four storage classes: auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto storage class is the default and is used for local variables.

    • Register storage class is used for variables that should be stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static storage class is used for variables that retain their values between function calls.

    • Extern storage class ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is difference between macro and constant variable in C? How to divide a number without using division operator?
  • Ans. 

    A macro is a preprocessor directive that is replaced by its value before compilation, while a constant variable is a read-only variable.

    • Macros are defined using the #define directive, while constant variables are declared using the const keyword.

    • Macros are replaced by their values during preprocessing, while constant variables are stored in memory.

    • Macros can lead to code duplication, while constant variables provide ty...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Embedded Software Engineer interview:
  • C
  • Embedded Systems

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Online c programming test using online tool

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager level round - explain about project and area of difficulty in embedded. Which one we work and fix issue
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discuss about offer letter

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Infosys user image Vishnupriya Thamilarasan

posted on 1 May 2024

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

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very basic c questions like an array

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainly focused on basics of c language Stack program
  • Q2. Compilation stages , function

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the basic c fundamentals well and do practice with program like palindrome etc
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise operators
  • Q2. RTOS conecpts questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked regarding programs
  • Q2. Asked regarding questions of memory structure
  • Q3. What is Compilation process
  • Ans. 

    Compilation process is the process of converting source code into machine code by a compiler.

    • Source code is written in a high-level programming language

    • Compiler translates the source code into assembly code

    • Assembler converts the assembly code into machine code

    • Final executable file is generated

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice ..I got selected
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Including reasoning and relationship

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Virtual round with a specific topic

Round 4 - Coding Test 

Basic level of coding

Tech Mahindra Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Tech Mahindra Embedded Software Engineer interview?
Tech Mahindra interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tech Mahindra interview process are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Tech Mahindra Embedded 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 Tech Mahindra. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Tech Mahindra expect are Embedded Software, C++, Software Engineering, Linux and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in Tech Mahindra Embedded Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Tech Mahindra Embedded Software Engineer interview -

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