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Wabtec Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 15 May 2023

9 Interview questions

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is the difference between a Dictionary and a Hashtable?
Ans. 

Dictionary is a generic collection while Hashtable is a non-generic collection.

  • Dictionary is type-safe while Hashtable is not.

  • Dictionary allows null keys and values while Hashtable does not.

  • Dictionary is faster than Hashtable for small collections.

  • Hashtable is thread-safe while Dictionary is not.

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write a program to find the number of occurrences of each character in a given string.
Ans. 

Program to find the number of occurrences in a given string

  • Use a loop to iterate through the string and count the occurrences of each character

  • Store the count in a dictionary or hash table

  • Return the dictionary or hash table

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is the difference between stored procedures and functions?
Ans. 

Stored procedures are used to perform a set of actions, while functions return a single value.

  • Stored procedures can modify data in the database, while functions cannot.

  • Functions can be used in SQL statements, while stored procedures cannot.

  • Stored procedures can have input and output parameters, while functions can only have input parameters.

  • Functions can be called from within stored procedures, but stored procedur...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are generics in C#?
Ans. 

Generics in C# allow for type-safe programming by enabling the creation of reusable code.

  • Generics allow for the creation of classes, interfaces, and methods that can work with any data type.

  • They provide type safety by allowing the compiler to enforce type constraints.

  • Examples include List, Dictionary, and Nullable.

  • Generics can improve performance by reducing the need for boxing and unboxing operation...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are RESTful services and Web API, and what are the differences between them?
Ans. 

RESTful services are web services that follow the REST architecture while WebAPI is a framework for building RESTful services.

  • RESTful services use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE to perform CRUD operations on resources

  • WebAPI is a framework for building RESTful services using .NET framework

  • WebAPI provides features like routing, model binding, content negotiation, etc.

  • RESTful services can be consumed by any...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the most useful annotations used in Spring Boot and Spring JPA?
Ans. 

The @Autowired annotation is the most useful annotation used in Spring Boot and Spring JPA.

  • The @Autowired annotation is used for automatic dependency injection.

  • It eliminates the need for manual wiring of beans.

  • It can be used with constructors, fields, and methods.

  • Example: @Autowired private UserRepository userRepository;

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. How do you implement the Singleton and Factory patterns in Java?
Ans. 

Singleton and Factory patterns are creational patterns used in Java to create objects.

  • Singleton pattern ensures that only one instance of a class is created and provides a global point of access to it.

  • Factory pattern provides an interface for creating objects, but allows subclasses to decide which class to instantiate.

  • Singleton pattern can be implemented using private constructor, static method and static variable...

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A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Explain the internal working principle of a HashMap.
Ans. 

Hashmap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to map keys to their corresponding values.

  • Hashmap uses an array to store the key-value pairs

  • A hash function is used to map the key to an index in the array

  • Collisions can occur when two keys map to the same index, which can be resolved using techniques like chaining or open addressing

  • Hashmap provides constant time complexity for insertion, del...

A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are delegates and why we need it. Which are built in delegates in c#
Ans. 

Delegates are reference types that hold a reference to a method. They are used to achieve loose coupling and event handling.

  • Delegates allow methods to be passed as parameters to other methods.

  • They can be used to define callback methods.

  • Built-in delegates in C# include Action, Func, Predicate, EventHandler, and Comparison.

  • Action and Func are used for methods that return void and non-void values respectively.

  • Predica...

Wabtec Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring boot and micro services are most questions.
  • Q2. Db questions regarding joins and group by
  • Q3. Spring profile related questions
  • Q4. Spring boot actuator related questions
  • Q5. Spring boot advantage related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. What are generics in c#
  • Ans. 

    Generics in C# allow for type-safe programming by enabling the creation of reusable code.

    • Generics allow for the creation of classes, interfaces, and methods that can work with any data type.

    • They provide type safety by allowing the compiler to enforce type constraints.

    • Examples include List, Dictionary, and Nullable.

    • Generics can improve performance by reducing the need for boxing and unboxing operations.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are delegates and why we need it. Which are built in delegates in c#
  • Ans. 

    Delegates are reference types that hold a reference to a method. They are used to achieve loose coupling and event handling.

    • Delegates allow methods to be passed as parameters to other methods.

    • They can be used to define callback methods.

    • Built-in delegates in C# include Action, Func, Predicate, EventHandler, and Comparison.

    • Action and Func are used for methods that return void and non-void values respectively.

    • Predicate is...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is difference between Dictionary and Hashtable
  • Ans. 

    Dictionary is a generic collection while Hashtable is a non-generic collection.

    • Dictionary is type-safe while Hashtable is not.

    • Dictionary allows null keys and values while Hashtable does not.

    • Dictionary is faster than Hashtable for small collections.

    • Hashtable is thread-safe while Dictionary is not.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between stored procedure and functions
  • Ans. 

    Stored procedures are used to perform a set of actions, while functions return a single value.

    • Stored procedures can modify data in the database, while functions cannot.

    • Functions can be used in SQL statements, while stored procedures cannot.

    • Stored procedures can have input and output parameters, while functions can only have input parameters.

    • Functions can be called from within stored procedures, but stored procedures ca...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Write a program to find the number of occurrences in a given string
  • Ans. 

    Program to find the number of occurrences in a given string

    • Use a loop to iterate through the string and count the occurrences of each character

    • Store the count in a dictionary or hash table

    • Return the dictionary or hash table

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are restful services and WebApi and difference between them
  • Ans. 

    RESTful services are web services that follow the REST architecture while WebAPI is a framework for building RESTful services.

    • RESTful services use HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE to perform CRUD operations on resources

    • WebAPI is a framework for building RESTful services using .NET framework

    • WebAPI provides features like routing, model binding, content negotiation, etc.

    • RESTful services can be consumed by any clie...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Wabtec Senior Software Engineer interview:
  • Linq
  • Entity Framework
  • Generics
  • Delegates
  • Async
  • Await
  • SQL Server
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with your resume. Explain your current roles and responsibilities.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Internal working principle of Hashmap
  • Ans. 

    Hashmap is a data structure that stores key-value pairs and uses hashing to map keys to their corresponding values.

    • Hashmap uses an array to store the key-value pairs

    • A hash function is used to map the key to an index in the array

    • Collisions can occur when two keys map to the same index, which can be resolved using techniques like chaining or open addressing

    • Hashmap provides constant time complexity for insertion, deletion...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Most useful annotation used in Spring Boot and Spring JPA
  • Ans. 

    The @Autowired annotation is the most useful annotation used in Spring Boot and Spring JPA.

    • The @Autowired annotation is used for automatic dependency injection.

    • It eliminates the need for manual wiring of beans.

    • It can be used with constructors, fields, and methods.

    • Example: @Autowired private UserRepository userRepository;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to implement Singleton and Factory pattern in Java
  • Ans. 

    Singleton and Factory patterns are creational patterns used in Java to create objects.

    • Singleton pattern ensures that only one instance of a class is created and provides a global point of access to it.

    • Factory pattern provides an interface for creating objects, but allows subclasses to decide which class to instantiate.

    • Singleton pattern can be implemented using private constructor, static method and static variable.

    • Fact...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and have a depth subject knowledge

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Why are women still asked such personal questions in interview?
I recently went for an interview… and honestly, m still trying to process what just happened. Instead of being asked about my skills, experience, or how I could add value to the company… the questions took a totally unexpected turn. The interviewer started asking things like When are you getting married? Are you engaged? And m sure, if I had said I was married, the next question would’ve been How long have you been married? What does my personal life have to do with the job m applying for? This is where I felt the gender discrimination hit hard. These types of questions are so casually thrown at women during interviews but are they ever asked to men? No one asks male candidates if they’re planning a wedding or how old their kids are. So why is it okay to ask women? Can we please stop normalising this kind of behaviour in interviews? Our careers shouldn’t be judged by our relationship status. Period.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Introduction Questions related to c programming like structures, data types, size of structure. Inputs and deliverables of V model. Technical questions related to testing like statement coverage, branch an...
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussions and joining date

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough in programming and technical testing concepts for unit testing
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. UDS protocols and NRCs, DCM configuration
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Continental

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics, programming and don't lie on resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find lowest and highest number in an array. Optimize the code
  • Ans. 

    Find lowest and highest number in an array efficiently

    • Use a loop to iterate through the array and keep track of the lowest and highest numbers

    • Initialize variables for lowest and highest numbers with the first element of the array

    • Compare each element with the current lowest and highest numbers and update accordingly

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your expectations
  • Q2. As per industry norms

Interview Preparation Tips

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Please explain about your profile
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Engineer with a strong background in software development, project management, and team leadership.

    • Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in full-stack development.

    • Led a team of 5 engineers in developing a scalable e-commerce platform, resulting in a 30% increase in sales.

    • Proficient in multiple programming languages including Java, Python, and JavaScript.

    • Implemented Agile m...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First of all be free to attend the interview.
Be bold in your explanations.
Questions mainly fall from your profile explanation.

Try to tell what you have worked with.

I applied via Instahyre and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 9 interview rounds.

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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 
Round 3 - Coding Test 
Round 4 - Coding Test 
Round 5 - Coding Test 
Round 6 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude ralated questions

Round 7 - Group Discussion 

To take one topic and explain

Round 8 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Taken by technical round
Round 9 - HR 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Ans. 

    Salary expectations depend on experience, market rates, and job responsibilities, aiming for a fair compensation package.

    • Market Research: I have researched industry standards for similar roles in my area, which typically range from $80,000 to $120,000.

    • Experience Level: With over 5 years of experience in software development, I believe a salary in the range of $100,000 to $110,000 is appropriate.

    • Skills and Expertise: My...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your family background?
  • Ans. 

    I come from a close-knit family that values education, support, and creativity, which has shaped my personal and professional growth.

    • Supportive Parents: My parents have always encouraged my interests in technology and problem-solving, fostering my passion for software development.

    • Siblings: I have a younger sister who is pursuing a career in graphic design, and we often collaborate on projects, blending our skills.

    • Cultu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Share details of your previous job.
  • Ans. 

    In my previous role, I developed scalable web applications using Java and Spring, focusing on performance and user experience.

    • Full Stack Development: I worked on both front-end and back-end development, using technologies like React for the UI and Spring Boot for the server-side.

    • API Integration: Developed RESTful APIs to connect the front-end with back-end services, ensuring seamless data flow and user interactions.

    • Dat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I bring a unique blend of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for collaboration that makes me an ideal candidate.

    • Strong Technical Skills: I have a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and React, demonstrated through my recent project where I developed a full-stack application that improved user engagement by 30%.

    • Problem-Solving Mindset: I thrive on challenges; for instance, I optimized a slow-p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Ans. 

    I am seeking a change to pursue new challenges, enhance my skills, and align my career with my long-term goals.

    • Career Growth: I am looking for opportunities that offer a clear path for advancement, such as leadership roles or specialized positions.

    • Skill Development: I want to work with new technologies and methodologies, like cloud computing or machine learning, to broaden my expertise.

    • Cultural Fit: I am seeking a comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In five years, I envision myself as a lead software engineer, driving innovative projects and mentoring junior developers.

    • Leadership Role: I aim to take on a leadership position, guiding a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

    • Mentorship: I plan to mentor junior engineers, sharing my knowledge and helping them grow in their careers, similar to how I was guided early on.

    • Technical Expertise: I wan...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    Identifying strengths and weaknesses helps in personal growth and team dynamics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

    • Strength: Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated by successfully debugging complex issues in a previous project, leading to a 30% reduction in downtime.

    • Strength: Excellent communication abilities, which helped facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams, resulting in a more coh...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q9. Why are you interested this job
  • Ans. 

    I'm excited about this job because it aligns with my passion for software development and offers opportunities for growth and innovation.

    • Passion for Technology: I have always been fascinated by technology and enjoy solving complex problems through software development.

    • Career Growth: This position offers a clear path for professional development, allowing me to enhance my skills and take on new challenges.

    • Team Collabora...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

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 tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic theoretical Questions of B.tech which are for fresher they asked for experienced also.
  • Q2. Star delta diagram Resistance circuit
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why switching previous company
  • Ans. 

    I switched to seek new challenges, enhance my skills, and align my career with my long-term goals in a dynamic environment.

    • Desire for professional growth: I wanted to take on more leadership responsibilities, which my previous role didn't offer.

    • Seeking new challenges: I was looking for opportunities to work on innovative projects that align with my interests in emerging technologies.

    • Cultural fit: I wanted to be part of...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Plant Head 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal information

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Want relax and job security comes here. But not expect increment.

Wabtec Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Wabtec Senior Software Engineer interview?
Wabtec interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Wabtec interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Wabtec Senior 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 Wabtec. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Wabtec expect are HTTP, Data Structures, SDLC, Agile and Application Development.
What are the top questions asked in Wabtec Senior Software Engineer interview?

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