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UBS Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 27 Sep 2024

Top UBS Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. 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 Goog ...read more
  • Q2. What is dynamic memory allocation in Java
  • Q3. Write code for finding palindrome of a string

UBS Software Engineer Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

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.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Write code for finding palindrome of a string
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is dynamic memory allocation in Java
  • Ans. 

    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

  • Answered by AI
  • 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
  • Ans. 

    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.

    • Util...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you define clean code?
  • Ans. 

    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.

    • Exa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to better test your code?
  • Ans. 

    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...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy test

Pattern
15-20 MCQ
1 coding question

Mcqs were on harder side
Coding were on easier side

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Apt and coding. Stack based dsa question

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Same as r1. Dsa and core subs and projects

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tech and project discussion
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strengths and weaknesses

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and be confident. Dsa should be done nicely. Have complete idea about project

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 (3)

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 (1)

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 (3)

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 (1)

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 (1)

 Data Engineer

 (3)

 Cloud Engineer

 (3)

 QA Engineer

 (2)

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Pune and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. A lot about my resume and tech stacks I have worked on and also a easy level leetcode DSA questions.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

During the coding round, I was asked a question about performing insertion sort using recursion. Additionally, there were theoretical questions regarding DBMS and some puzzles. The interview lasted for 45 minutes.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What questions were asked regarding your projects, particularly those that required a deep dive into the programming languages you utilized, including inquiries about how the server operates and various ap...
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How was your college experience? Where do you live? Your interests and hobbies?
  • Ans. 

    My college experience was enriching, I live in a bustling city, and my interests include coding, hiking, and playing the guitar.

    • College experience was enriching with challenging coursework and extracurricular activities

    • I live in a bustling city with access to diverse cultural events and opportunities

    • Interests include coding, hiking, and playing the guitar for relaxation and creativity

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I joined through campus placement. For interviews as freshers, it is important to focus on puzzles (from GFG), basic data structures and algorithms up to linked lists, and to have a thorough understanding of the skills mentioned in the resume.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Sorting of 1d array
  • Ans. 

    Sorting a 1d array of strings

    • Use a sorting algorithm like bubble sort, selection sort, or merge sort

    • Consider using built-in sorting functions in programming languages like sort() in Python or Arrays.sort() in Java

    • Ensure to compare strings correctly based on their ASCII values

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Basics of Camunda, Java and Spring boot.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Software Engineer interview:
  • Java
  • DSA
  • Camunda
  • Spring Boot

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 1 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions from java
  • Q2. Questions from basic CS Topics,aptitude
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Questions were on basic arrays and strings

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personality assessment round

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dont neglect personality assesment round which is of 3rd round.take this as serious
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Find the character with the maximum frequency
  • Ans. 

    Iterate through each character in the array of strings and keep track of the frequency of each character. Return the character with the maximum frequency.

    • Create a dictionary to store the frequency of each character

    • Iterate through each string in the array and then through each character in the string

    • Update the frequency count of each character in the dictionary

    • Return the character with the maximum frequency

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Valid parenthesis
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Have you used Junit? What is the difference between SQl and NoSQl Databases? have you worked with Kafka? Kafka based questions. explain dockerization/ containerization. which java8 feature did you work wit...
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience with Junit, SQL and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Dockerization, Java 8 features, stream() operations, and shell scripting in Unix.

    • I have used Junit for unit testing in Java projects.

    • SQL databases are relational databases that use structured query language for data manipulation, while NoSQL databases are non-relational databases that provide flexible schema design and horizontal scalability.

    • I have work...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the most complex sql query you have written till date. Why did you use nested query to achieve your goal? explain the query. which join did you use in the query. have you implemented hashset? how w...
  • Ans. 

    The most complex SQL query involved nested queries for data manipulation. Used inner join. Implemented hashset and avoided trees due to their drawbacks.

    • Nested SQL query used for complex data manipulation

    • Inner join used for combining data from multiple tables

    • Implemented hashset for efficient data storage and retrieval

    • Avoided trees due to their drawbacks such as unbalanced structure and slower traversal times

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find and replace words in a file using shell scripting. add an index in the beginning of each line in a file using shell scripting. what is multithreading? difference between single threaded and multithrea...
  • Ans. 

    Shell scripting for find and replace, adding index to lines, multithreading, hashmap vs hashtable, stack vs queue

    • Use sed command for find and replace in shell scripting

    • Use awk command to add an index at the beginning of each line in a file

    • Multithreading is the ability of a CPU to execute multiple threads concurrently

    • Single threaded means only one thread is executed at a time, while multithreaded allows multiple threads...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions- tell me about yourself. do you have any questions for us?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Fidelity Investments Software Engineer interview:
  • DSA
  • SQL
  • Shell Scripting
  • Kafka
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Depends on the team your interviewing with but I personally felt their interviews are un-structured. The questions were not based on my experience.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe your work in current project
  • Ans. 

    I am currently working on developing a web application for a client in the e-commerce industry.

    • Developing front-end using React.js and back-end using Node.js

    • Implementing payment gateway integration for seamless transactions

    • Optimizing website performance for better user experience

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe the current design of the project
  • Ans. 

    The current design of the project is a microservices architecture with a front-end built using React and a back-end using Node.js.

    • Microservices architecture is used for scalability and flexibility

    • Front-end is developed using React for a dynamic user interface

    • Back-end is built with Node.js for server-side logic

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Managerial round interviewers were very rude and felt like they were forced to take interview.

UBS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in UBS Software Engineer interview?
UBS interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the UBS interview process are Coding Test, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for UBS 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 UBS. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at UBS expect are Python, Java, SDLC, Software Engineering and Maven.
What are the top questions asked in UBS Software Engineer interview?

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  1. You are designing an e commerce website which database will you choose and what...read more
  2. What is dynamic memory allocation in J...read more
  3. Write code for finding palindrome of a str...read more

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