DXC Technology's Software Engineer (L4) interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit within the organization. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an HR screening, followed by technical interviews, and concluding with a managerial or team-fit interview.
Rounds·4
Timeline·~14d
Experience·3 - 7 yrs
Comp band·US$85000 - US$120000
Interview time·150 min
Evaluation
Preparation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
01 / 04Phase 01 of 04
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms (Easy/Medium). Practice coding.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion). Practice implementing these in your preferred language. Solve problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks, aiming for easy and medium difficulty.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design Fundamentals. Study scalability and databases.
Weeks 3-4: Deep dive into system design principles. Understand concepts like scalability, availability, reliability, and common design patterns. Study distributed systems, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching, and messaging queues. Review common system design interview questions.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral Questions & Company Research. Use STAR method.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral and situational questions. Reflect on your past experiences and prepare examples using the STAR method. Understand DXC's values and mission, and how your experiences align with them. Research common interview questions related to teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock Interviews & Feedback. Practice communication.
Week 6: Mock interviews. Practice with peers or mentors to simulate the interview environment. Get feedback on your technical explanations, problem-solving approach, and communication. Refine your answers and presentation.
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HR Screening · 15 min · HR Recruiter
The initial HR screening is a brief conversation to assess your basic qualifications, understand your career goals, discuss salary expectations, and ensure you are a good fit for the company culture. They will also explain the interview process and answer any initial questions you may have.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Can you tell me about your experience with [specific technology mentioned in job description]?
What are your salary expectations for this role?
Why are you looking to leave your current role?
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (Coding) · 45 min · Technical Interviewer (Software Engineer/Senior Engineer)
This round focuses on your core technical skills. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to write clean, efficient code and explain your thought process clearly. Expect questions on topics like arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, searching, and dynamic programming.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
Find the kth smallest element in a binary search tree.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (System Design) · 60 min · Senior Technical Interviewer / Architect
This round evaluates your ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems. You'll be presented with a high-level problem (e.g., design Twitter's feed, design a URL shortener) and expected to discuss various aspects like data modeling, API design, caching strategies, load balancing, and fault tolerance. The focus is on your thought process and ability to make informed design decisions.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like TinyURL.
How would you design a news feed system for a social media platform?
Design an API rate limiter.
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral / Managerial Interview · 30 min · Hiring Manager / Team Lead
This round is typically conducted by the hiring manager or a senior member of the team. It focuses on your behavioral aspects, past experiences, and how you would fit into the team and company culture. Expect questions about your strengths, weaknesses, how you handle challenges, teamwork, and career goals. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the team and the role.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you faced a conflict within a team. How did you resolve it?
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Common rejection reasons
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