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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 3 Jul 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The

selections was a resume shortlist in which around 10 people were selected.



This was followed by three rounds of interview, not having round based

elimination.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were 2 rounds of technical interview. Round 1: Conducted by a Taiwanese executive. Questions mostly based on

resume. They seemed to be very interested in the technical details of the

student's internships and projects. 

Around 20 minutes







•       

Round 2: Questions based on the student's knowledge of the company and

again several resume based questions such as, what's the significance of this

project. Around 10 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR round. Around 10 minutes.

College Name: IIT MADRAS

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Interview experience
3
Average
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.
View all Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project based questions.
  • Q2. Study your project properly.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to have a clear grip of the role you apply and go through your projects for Freshers.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Axi protocol detailed transaction
  • Q2. System verilog fundamental questions
  • Q3. Behavioral questions on why change job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for you language skills, your functional skills , demonstrate your analytical and logical thinking abilities
And clarity in answers.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Last Project details
  • Ans. 

    Designed and implemented a cloud-based data analytics platform for real-time monitoring of network performance.

    • Led a team of 5 engineers in developing the platform using AWS services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda functions

    • Integrated data visualization tools like Tableau for generating reports and dashboards

    • Implemented machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis of network outages

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. SV -UVM questions

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions on difference between C and C++
  • Q2. Questions on Linked List, how to add and delete a node write complete program
  • Q3. About my technical interests
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced engineer with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from XYZ University.

    • I have worked at ABC Company for 5 years, where I specialized in designing and implementing new technologies.

    • I am proficient in CAD software and have experience in project management.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why samsung
  • Ans. 

    Samsung is a leading technology company known for innovation, quality products, and global presence.

    • Samsung is a well-established and reputable company in the technology industry

    • They are known for their innovative products and cutting-edge technology

    • Samsung has a strong global presence and a wide range of products including smartphones, TVs, appliances, and more

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Puzzle quetions like

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I have explained difference between C and C++ is classes and C++ uses OOPs, Have answered almost all the questions
Tips: Be clear with concepts of C++ , its most important in almost every interview, and data structures and algorithms atleast till Balanced Binary tree.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I have answered all the questions well
Tips: Prepare for HR questions like tell me about yourself and about the company

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial Short-listing : CGPA 8 Cut-Off

Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: The test mostly consisted of both aptitude and tech questionsAptitude - Tough. Most questions puzzles, probabilityTech - Easy. Deciding factor. Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: Concentrate on topics like Digital circuits ,Verilog FAQs, ASIC design flowGate Problems and puzzles

Round: Interview
Experience: Technical round is around 90 minutes.Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as Wireless communication -fading, multipath, OFDMSignal processing – DFT, Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols, Probability - Bertrand's Paradox

Round: Interview
Experience: HR Round is around 30 minutes. Basic HR questions.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about Broadcom?
  • Ans. 

    Broadcom is a global technology company that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

    • Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, California.

    • The company was founded in 1991.

    • Broadcom's products are used in various industries, including networking, storage, broadband, wireless, and industrial.

    • Some of Broadcom's notable products include Wi-Fi chips, Bluetooth chips, and Ethernet switc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Broadcom?
  • Ans. 

    Broadcom is a leading technology company with a strong reputation for innovation and growth.

    • Broadcom has a diverse portfolio of products and services that align with my interests and skills.

    • Broadcom has a strong track record of success and growth, which provides opportunities for career advancement.

    • Broadcom values its employees and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

    • Broadcom is a leader in the industry a...

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  • Q3. Skills, strengths, weakness etc
  • Q4. Plan for higher education?
  • Ans. 

    Planning to pursue a master's degree in engineering.

    • Researching universities with strong engineering programs

    • Preparing for standardized tests like GRE

    • Networking with alumni and professionals in the field

    • Applying for scholarships and financial aid

    • Considering online or part-time programs for flexibility

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had a CGPA of 10/10. There was a cut-off of 8 CGPA to apply for the job.

Round: Test
Experience: It was a written test. They mainly asked Quant/general ability puzzles and Tech questions.
Tips: I mainly concentrated on the following topics :

Combinatorics and probability.
Discrete mathematics.
Markov chains.
Pigeon hole principle.
Signal processing.
Sampling theorem.
Estimation theory.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were two rounds of interview . Each of 2hrs 20 min.

My subject knowledge was mainly tested on ::Wireless communication - fading, multipath, OFDM,Signal processing - DFT
Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols
Probability - Bertrand's Paradox
Tips: I mostly prepared for the interview by studying the class notes well.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was mainly based on the courses that I had credited in the previous semesters. I got selected because of my performance in written test and also in the technical interview. I topped the written test. I impressed them during the interview by answering 95% of the questions.

Skill Tips: I prepared for placements by video lectures, solving puzzles etc. I started my preparation in August
College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About the company
  • Q2. About ASIC design Flow

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had a CGPA of 9.18/10 and the cutoff was 8/10.

Round: Test
Experience: The test had two Sections:
1. Aptitude - (Very Tough. Most questions were puzzles, probability)
2. Tech - (Very Easy. Deciding factor). Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: I prepared Digital Circuits Basics for Technical round.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was of 1h 30 min. All common digital circuit questions were asked

General Tips: Start 1 month ahead. For aptitude and tech prepare Verilog FAQs and ASIC design flow(mainly for core companies.)
Skill Tips: I think I got selected because of my project and Interview performance.
Skills: Digital Verification, CAD for VLSI, Digital IC design
College Name: IIT Madras

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Intel user image velisetti Raviteja

posted on 4 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Design 2 to 1 mux and project details
  • Ans. 

    A 2 to 1 mux can be designed using logic gates or multiplexer ICs.

    • A 2 to 1 mux has 2 inputs and 1 output.

    • It selects one of the inputs based on the value of the select input.

    • The truth table for a 2 to 1 mux can be used to design the circuit.

    • Multiplexer ICs like 74HC153 can be used to implement the design.

    • The output of the mux can be connected to a logic gate or another mux for further processing.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: All are aptitude questions. Most of them are permutations and combinations questions.
Tips: Prepare aptitude well.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 25

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They asked very simple questions. I was asked to design 1 serilizer 4 data lines to 1.They asked 1 aptitude question.
Tips: Prepare basic digital circuits such as mux, demux, decoder etc.

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Semiconductor physics Basic concepts and previous work profile experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare resume according to job profile and answer all basic questions related semiconductor device physics and digital design
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