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Software Engineer

Software EngineerL4Medium to Hard

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

What they measure.

  • Technical skills (coding, algorithms, data structures, system design).
  • Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Communication and collaboration skills.
  • Cultural fit and alignment with DXC values.
  • Experience and relevance to the role requirements.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Thoroughly review your resume and be prepared to discuss every project in detail.
  2. Practice coding problems focusing on data structures and algorithms.
  3. Understand fundamental computer science concepts.
  4. Research DXC Technology's business, services, and recent news.
  5. Prepare answers to common behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  6. Think about questions you want to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures and Algorithms

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.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Describe a time you had to debug a complex issue. What was your process?
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • What are the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases?
  • Explain the concept of RESTful APIs.
  • Tell me about a project where you had to optimize performance. What did you do?
  • How do you ensure the quality of your code?
  • What is your experience with cloud computing platforms?
  • Describe a situation where you had to learn a new technology quickly.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

India

Interview focus

Understanding of local market trends and technologies.Adaptability to local work culture and team dynamics.Communication skills in the local language (if applicable).

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame obstacles.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a team member and how you resolved it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
  • Why are you interested in DXC Technology and this specific role?

Tips

  • Research common technologies and practices prevalent in the specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience in the context of local industry standards.
  • Highlight any experience working with diverse teams or in multicultural environments.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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