DXC Technology's Software Engineer L5 interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the organization. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an initial screening and progressing through technical and behavioral assessments.
Rounds·4
Timeline·~14d
Experience·5 - 8 yrs
Comp band·US$110000 - US$150000
Interview time·210 min
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Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice 20-30 problems.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these in your preferred language and analyze their time and space complexity. Solve at least 20-30 problems covering these topics.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and common architectures. Practice system design questions.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design. Study concepts like scalability, availability, reliability, load balancing, caching, database design (SQL vs. NoSQL), microservices, and API design. Work through common system design interview questions and practice sketching out architectures.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions preparation using STAR method. Reflect on strengths/weaknesses.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral questions. Identify key behavioral competencies (teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, communication) and prepare specific examples from your experience using the STAR method. Reflect on your strengths, weaknesses, and career aspirations.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Company research, prepare questions for interviewer. Review resume.
Week 6: Review DXC Technology's business, culture, and recent news. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company. Consolidate your understanding of your resume and be ready to discuss any project in detail.
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HR/Recruiter Screening · 45 min · Recruiter/HR
This initial round is typically conducted by an HR representative or a junior technical screener. The primary goal is to assess your basic qualifications, understand your career aspirations, and gauge your interest in the role and DXC Technology. They will likely ask about your resume, previous experience, and motivation for applying. This round also serves to check for cultural fit and basic communication skills.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about yourself.
Why are you interested in DXC Technology?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Can you walk me through your resume?
What are your salary expectations?
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (Coding) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead
This is a core technical round focused on your problem-solving abilities. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess not only if you can arrive at a correct solution but also how you approach the problem, your thought process, your coding style, and your ability to analyze the efficiency of your solution (time and space complexity). Expect to write code in a shared editor or on a whiteboard.
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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.
Given two strings, determine if one is an anagram of the other.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (System Design) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer/Architect
This round assesses your ability to design and architect software systems. You'll be given a high-level problem (e.g., design Twitter's feed, design a URL shortener) and expected to break it down, identify requirements, propose a solution, and discuss trade-offs. This includes choosing appropriate technologies, designing databases, considering scalability, availability, and performance.
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Sample questions
Design a system like TinyURL.
How would you design a news feed system for a social media platform?
Design an API for a ride-sharing service.
How would you design a system to handle real-time analytics for a website?
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral/Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager/Team Lead
This round focuses on your behavioral competencies and how you fit within the team and DXC's culture. The hiring manager will ask questions designed to understand your past experiences, how you handle specific situations (e.g., conflict resolution, dealing with failure, teamwork), and your career aspirations. They want to see how you collaborate, communicate, and contribute to a team environment. Be prepared to provide specific examples using the STAR method.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a colleague. How did you resolve it?
Describe a project where you had to work under a tight deadline. How did you manage?
How do you stay updated with new technologies?
What motivates you in a work environment?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
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Common rejection reasons
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