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Updated 22 Jul 2021

Western Digital SDE (Software Development Engineer) Interview Experiences

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. 1) Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. 2) 4 pillars of oops concept.
  • Ans. 

    4 pillars of OOPs: Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism.

    • Abstraction: Hiding implementation details and showing only necessary information.

    • Encapsulation: Binding data and functions together and restricting access to them.

    • Inheritance: Creating new classes from existing ones, inheriting properties and methods.

    • Polymorphism: Ability of objects to take on multiple forms or behaviors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3) implement queue using stack
  • Ans. 

    Implement a queue using stack

    • Use two stacks, one for enqueue and one for dequeue

    • When dequeue is called, pop all elements from enqueue stack and push to dequeue stack

    • Then pop from dequeue stack to get the first element added to the queue

    • When enqueue is called, simply push the element to enqueue stack

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. 4)Merge sort
  • Q5. 5) Dynamic programming question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - One need to have a good knowledge of Dats structure and Algorithms

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 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. Coding question max sum subarray- DP
  • Q2. Clone graph - coding
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Dp- grid problem- max no of coins picked and basic android development questions
  • Q2. Project based questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic hr questions such are why you want to join our organization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Should be good in competitive coding and clear your basics as much as possible

I applied via Hackerearth contest and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Reverse a linked list
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list

    • Iterate through the linked list and change the direction of the pointers

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes

    • Make sure to update the head and tail pointers accordingly

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Swap 2 numbers without using a third variable
  • Ans. 

    Swap 2 numbers without using a third variable

    • Use the XOR operation to swap the numbers

    • Assign the first number to the second number using XOR

    • Assign the second number to the first number using XOR

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Height of a binary tree
  • Ans. 

    Height of a binary tree is the maximum number of edges from the root node to any leaf node.

    • The height of an empty tree is 0.

    • The height of a tree with only one node is 1.

    • The height of a tree can be calculated recursively by finding the height of its left and right subtrees and adding 1 to the maximum of the two heights.

    • The time complexity of finding the height of a binary tree is O(n), where n is the number of nodes in

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Sum queries on a 2D matrix
  • Ans. 

    Sum queries on a 2D matrix

    • Iterate through each query and calculate the sum of elements in the given range

    • Use prefix sum technique to optimize the solution

    • Preprocess the matrix to store the sum of elements in each row and column for faster calculation

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice competitive programming and it will be most helpful because all the problems asked in the interview were related to DSA only.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy tree questions from basic DSA sheets

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tree question from DSA sheet

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Samsung Research SDE (Software Development Engineer) interview:
  • Binary tree
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm and focus on things written in resume don't write things which u don't know about jwbebjsidkdnns

Senior Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

HP India user image Abhishek Bandejia

posted on 5 Feb 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Coding questions on data structures and oops
  • Q2. Various questions on cv, projects, por's, etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were normal like any other aptitude or coding tests.
Tips: Time given was enough for other sections but you need to hurry a little in aptitude part.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The questions were basic, some where well known like reversing a link list using recursion, designing of car parking lot using concept of oops, find tree height/diameter, etc.
Tips: 1. They ask you to write complete code on paper. This sometimes turn out to be a challenging task when you don't have compiler to correct you on basic things. Practice writing codes on paper.
2. They surely ask questions on oops, like polymorphism, inheritance, etc. besides their definition, also practice writing sudo codes to explain them

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Mainly i was asked questions on my internship experience and POR's.
Tips: They will try to grill you on some questions like 'Why we should hire you?', have a clear reason in your mind. Your other answers should not contradict with your reasons

General Tips: I don't know about other colleges but HP recruits small number of students from my university. Coding questions were average level and can easily be tackled. Many students were rejected after HR interview so don't take it lightly. They do grill you in a very good style if they are in doubt about your selection
Skills: willingness, Enthusiasm, Coding skills, Aptitude skills
College Name: IIT Guwahati

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Stge concepts, vSAN, RAID, basic testing, OS concepts, NVMe, SATA, SAS

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. All technical questions raised

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About my last job description

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Says limited and point to point thing, and be clear....

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

They ask to many technical question and ask to code also

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

They ask for your background and thing you learnt in your past

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work hard on your interview. they ask too much technical question.
Interview experience
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 5 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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questiones based on past experience and projects
  • Q2. Reason for switching the job
  • Q3. Knowledge of CAD softwares
Round 3 - Technical 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is sub cooling in air conditioning?
  • Ans. 

    Sub cooling in air conditioning is the process of cooling the refrigerant below its saturation temperature to improve system efficiency.

    • Sub cooling increases the efficiency of the air conditioning system by ensuring the refrigerant is in a liquid state before entering the expansion valve.

    • It helps in preventing flash evaporation of the refrigerant, which can lead to inefficiencies in the system.

    • Sub cooling is typically ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How is ISEER rating calculated
  • Ans. 

    ISEER rating is calculated based on the weighted average of the cooling performance of an air conditioner under different conditions.

    • ISEER = (Weighted Cooling Capacity at 100% load x 0.4) + (Weighted Cooling Capacity at 75% load x 0.2) + (Weighted Cooling Capacity at 50% load x 0.4)

    • The higher the ISEER rating, the more energy efficient the air conditioner is.

    • ISEER rating helps consumers compare the energy efficiency of...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Draw the Refrigeration cycle
  • Ans. 

    The refrigeration cycle is a thermodynamic cycle used in refrigerators and air conditioning systems to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature environment.

    • The cycle consists of four main components: compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.

    • The refrigerant enters the compressor as a low-pressure gas and leaves as a high-pressure, high-temperature gas.

    • The high-pressure gas then flows into...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Mainstream refrigerants used in household air conditioning
  • Ans. 

    Mainstream refrigerants used in household air conditioning include R-410A, R-22, and R-134a.

    • R-410A is a popular refrigerant known for its high efficiency and environmental friendliness.

    • R-22, although being phased out due to its ozone-depleting properties, is still commonly found in older air conditioning systems.

    • R-134a is commonly used in automotive air conditioning systems but can also be found in some household units

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain 1 ton cooling concept
  • Ans. 

    1 ton cooling concept refers to the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice in a 24-hour period.

    • 1 ton of cooling is equal to 12,000 BTUs per hour

    • It is commonly used in the HVAC industry to measure the cooling capacity of air conditioning systems

    • For example, a 2-ton air conditioner can remove 24,000 BTUs of heat per hour

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Relation between current, voltage and power
  • Ans. 

    The relationship between current, voltage, and power is described by Ohm's Law, which states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

    • Ohm's Law states that V = I * R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

    • Power (P) is calculated using the formula P = V * I, where P is power, V is voltage, and I is current.

    • In a circuit with a constant resistance, an increa...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Conversion from BTU to watts and vice versa
  • Ans. 

    1 BTU is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts. To convert BTU to watts, multiply by 0.29307107. To convert watts to BTU, divide by 0.29307107.

    • 1 BTU = 0.29307107 watts

    • To convert BTU to watts, multiply by 0.29307107

    • To convert watts to BTU, divide by 0.29307107

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Psychometric Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. No questions just test
Round 5 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Would you be comfortable to regularly work extra hours?
  • Q2. Introduction about yourself?
  • Q3. Why do you want to join LG/ consumer durable industry?
  • Q4. If your manager and colleagues are busy with work , how will you manage to learn the things from them?
  • Q5. Present Salary and expected salary

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident. And make LG as your last option if you want to go in consumer durable industry.

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