UBS Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

1 coding question based on DP for 25 minutes and 30 MCQs on Java , OOPS and code snippet questions also some basic questions based on trees like number of leaf nodes in a complete binary tree with n nodes.

Q1. Write code for finding palindrome of a string
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Code to find palindrome of a string
• Iterate through the string from both ends and compare characters

• Use two pointers, one starting from the beginning and one from the end

• If characters at both pointers match, continue checking until they meet in the middle

• If all characters match, the string is a palindrome
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Q2. What is dynamic memory allocation in Java
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Dynamic memory allocation in Java refers to the process of allocating memory for objects at runtime.
• Dynamic memory allocation allows for objects to be created and destroyed during program execution.

• The 'new' keyword is used to dynamically allocate memory for objects in Java.

• Dynamic memory allocation helps in managing memory efficiently by allocating memory only when needed.

• Example: int[] arr = new int[5]; dynamically a
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Q3. You are designing an e commerce website which database will you choose and what will you use for authentication given that you can't use JWT or even third party like Google authentication
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I would choose a relational database like MySQL and implement a custom authentication system using session management.
• Choose a relational database like MySQL for storing user data, product information, and orders.

• Implement a custom authentication system using session management to securely authenticate users without JWT or third-party services.

• Use encryption techniques to store and validate user passwords securely.

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Q1. How do you define clean code?
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Clean code is well-organized, easy to read, and maintainable code that follows best practices.
• Clean code is easy to read and understand by other developers.

• It follows consistent naming conventions for variables, functions, and classes.

• Clean code is well-organized with proper indentation and spacing.

• It avoids unnecessary complexity and duplication.

• Clean code is modular and follows the single responsibility principle.

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Q2. How to better test your code?
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To better test your code, use a combination of unit tests, integration tests, regression tests, and automated testing.
• Write unit tests to test individual components or functions in isolation.

• Perform integration tests to test how different components work together.

• Implement regression tests to ensure that new code changes do not break existing functionality.

• Utilize automated testing tools to run tests quickly and effici...read more
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Easy test

Pattern
15-20 MCQ
1 coding question

Mcqs were on harder side
Coding were on easier side

Apt and coding. Stack based dsa question

Same as r1. Dsa and core subs and projects

Q1. Tech and project discussion
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Q1. Strengths and weaknesses
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