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Updated 22 Mar 2025

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

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

I had applied for the cloud architect role. In the first round of the interviewer took some medium levels. DSA question and asked me to solve.
Since I am a architect, I really do LLD, in my day to day activity. Due to which I couldn't solve the DSA problem fully. I gave a high level pseudo code.

The interviewer politely said that even if you're good architect, your fundamental should be strong.

For the interview next day I got a email confirmation that I have successfully rejected :-)

Cloud Architect Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How do you assess servers using azure migrate with private end point?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work based and linked list

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me about yourself. What technology are you using? What is a Collection? What are the different types of collection there? What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList What are the basic building blocks of Stream operators, s... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2023.

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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Aptitude and Coding question
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project and basic firmware related question
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary, basic hr related question

Top Western Digital Firmware Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. In DSA part, 1. Code for merge sort 2. Check if two trees are mirror 3. Find element in rotated sorted array 4. Check if linked list is palindrome 5. Detect a loop in linked list 6. Remove loop in linked list
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Firmware Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. In DSA part, 1. Code for merge sort 2. Check if two trees are mirror 3. Find element in rotated sorted array 4. Check if linked list is palindrome 5. Detect a loop in linked list 6. Remove loop in linked list
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C++ questions on Coding
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Classes in C++ questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join WD
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join WD because of their reputation for innovation and commitment to excellence.

    • I have been following WD's advancements in the field and am impressed by their cutting-edge technology.

    • I am eager to work with a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

    • I believe that WD's values align with my own, and I am excited to contribute to their mission.

    • I am confident that WD will provid...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Apr 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2022. There were 3 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about regression testing and when can it be performed?
  • Q2. There were couple of logical thinking questions?
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked about the Registry in a computer?
  • Q2. Asked about the network and console logs?
  • Q3. Do you know how to lower the internet speed using dev tools in a browser?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, it can be done using network throttling feature in dev tools.

    • Open dev tools in browser

    • Go to Network tab

    • Select the desired network speed from the dropdown menu

    • Reload the page to see the changes

    • Example: In Chrome, go to Dev Tools > Network > Throttling dropdown menu

    • Example: Select 'Slow 3G' to lower the internet speed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Use cases for Google Drive?
  • Ans. 

    Google Drive can be used for storing, sharing, and collaborating on various types of files.

    • Storing personal and work documents

    • Sharing files with colleagues, friends, and family

    • Collaborating on projects with team members

    • Creating and sharing presentations, spreadsheets, and documents

    • Backing up important files and photos

    • Accessing files from any device with internet connection

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Western Digital interview:
  • Storage systems
  • Backup systems
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good and the interviewers in both were so friendly

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Analyst 3 Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 2 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Questions regarding SAP APO GATP
  • Q2. Product allocation
  • Q3. Product availability check
  • Q4. Back order processing
  • Q5. Scheduling rules in APO GATP
  • Ans. 

    Scheduling rules in APO GATP determine the sequence in which orders are processed and fulfilled.

    • Scheduling rules prioritize orders based on criteria such as delivery date, customer priority, and product availability

    • Examples of scheduling rules include FIFO (First In, First Out), LIFO (Last In, First Out), and priority-based sequencing

    • Scheduling rules can be customized to meet specific business requirements and optimize

  • Answered by AI

Analyst 3 Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. 1. What are he drivers in computer and can you tell if speakers are not working then what are all the steps you will follow
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Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Mar 2025

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

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Questions on storage devicem.

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain dynamic polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Dynamic polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on multiple forms during runtime.

    • It allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they are of the same class.

    • It is achieved through virtual functions and inheritance.

    • Examples include function overriding and templates in C++.

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  • Q2. Types of casts in C++
  • Ans. 

    C++ has four types of casts: static_cast, dynamic_cast, const_cast, and reinterpret_cast.

    • static_cast is used for implicit conversions between related types

    • dynamic_cast is used for runtime type checking and casting of polymorphic types

    • const_cast is used to remove const or volatile qualifiers from a variable

    • reinterpret_cast is used for low-level casting between unrelated types

    • Examples: static_cast(3.14), dynamic_cast

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. IPC mechanisms in Linux
  • Ans. 

    IPC mechanisms in Linux are used for inter-process communication between processes running on the same system.

    • IPC mechanisms include pipes, message queues, shared memory, and semaphores.

    • Pipes are used for one-way communication between two processes.

    • Message queues allow for asynchronous communication between processes.

    • Shared memory allows multiple processes to access the same memory space.

    • Semaphores are used for synchro...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Map vs unordered_map, vector vs list
  • Ans. 

    map and unordered_map are associative containers while vector and list are sequence containers.

    • map and unordered_map are used to store key-value pairs while vector and list are used to store sequences of elements.

    • map and unordered_map provide faster search and insertion of elements while vector and list provide faster insertion and deletion of elements.

    • map and unordered_map use red-black trees and hash tables respectiv...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Functors in C++, uses
  • Ans. 

    Functors are objects that can be treated as functions in C++. They are used for generic programming and can be passed as arguments.

    • Functors are often used in algorithms that require a function object as a parameter.

    • They can be used to implement callbacks and event handlers.

    • Functors can be used to create custom comparators for sorting algorithms.

    • They can also be used to implement function objects for mathematical operat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Synchronisation mechanisms
  • Q3. Move constructor, rvalues and const
  • Q4. Synchronisation of given thread blocks
  • Ans. 

    Synchronizing thread blocks is important for efficient and correct execution of parallel programs.

    • Thread blocks must be synchronized to avoid race conditions and ensure correct program output.

    • Synchronization can be achieved using locks, semaphores, or barriers.

    • Examples of synchronization include ensuring that shared resources are accessed by only one thread at a time, or that threads wait for each other before proceedi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Fault diagnosis on Linux system, gdb experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This was one of the best companies I interviewed for and I learnt lots from the interviewers. Clearly they were experienced, and kept providing hints throughout the interview. The only limiting factor was lapses in my knowledge. I'm anxiously awaiting for results, but even if not selected, I'm deeply impressed by the interview process, and shall try again later sometime.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Western Digital Firmware Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. In DSA part, 1. Code for merge sort 2. Check if two trees are mirror 3. Find element in rotated sorted array 4. Check if linked list is palindrome 5. Detect a loop in linked list 6. Remove loop in linked list
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Firmware Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. In DSA part, 1. Code for merge sort 2. Check if two trees are mirror 3. Find element in rotated sorted array 4. Check if linked list is palindrome 5. Detect a loop in linked list 6. Remove loop in linked list
View answer (1)

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Basic is important be str

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Be through in what you know

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Sharp to the point so sensible

Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Expectation of salary
  • Q2. Previously mentioned experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Western Digital Quality Assurance Intern interview:
  • C
  • Python
  • Verilog
  • Javascript
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in what you do and say that communication will work

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - online C assessment 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. I got an link to mail which contain 25 C language MCQ's . Most of the questions are medium level and some are hard level.
Round 2 - C language 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They asked all the concepts of C and given some small programming tasks too
Round 3 - Data structures 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about some C questions & linked list concepts and some programs too.(Delete a node without head pointer)
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Here some extent concentrated on C & remaining 70% is purely on previous projects and on micro controllers and on some on RTOS multi-threading and communication protocols
Round 5 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 60% is purely on technical skills and 40% is on manager questions like related to some general questions which will test logical skills and remaining are 1. why should I hire you 2. How you wanna see your...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Western Digital Senior Firmware Engineer interview:
  • C
  • Data Structures
  • Microcontroller
  • RTOS
  • Communication Protocols
  • Project Handling
  • logical skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very strong on C language, Data Structures and other technical skills that you worked previously and RTOS concepts

Senior Firmware Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you bring up a device which requires a mobile host to onboard?
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Western Digital Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Western Digital interview for experienced candidates?
Western Digital interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Western Digital interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
How to prepare for Western Digital interview for experienced candidates?
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 Western Digital. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Western Digital expect are Python, PCIE, C++, Software Development and Computer science.
What are the top questions asked in Western Digital interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the Western Digital interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Do you know how to lower the internet speed using dev tools in a brows...read more
  2. map vs unordered_map, vector vs l...read more
  3. Synchronisation of given thread blo...read more
How long is the Western Digital interview process?

The duration of Western Digital interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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