Software Engineer (Research and Development)
Interview Date
2022 (Video published February 25, 2022)
Result
Selected
Difficulty
Moderate to Medium
Rounds
3 rounds (Online Test, Technical Interview, Managerial Round)
Drive Type
On-Campus, Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: MIT WB CSE
Interview Date: 2022 (Video published February 25, 2022)
Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time
Result: Selected
Difficulty: Moderate to Medium
Rounds: 3 rounds (Online Test, Technical Interview, Managerial Round)
Topics Asked: Cognitive Ability (Aptitude, Verbal, Non-verbal), Technical Ability (Computer Fundamentals, Pseudo-codes), Data Structures and Algorithms (logic for Brute Force, Recursive, and Dynamic Programming solutions), Resume discussion, Project discussion, Teamwork, Situational questions.
The candidate, Bhushan Pande, cracked the on-campus recruitment process for SAS for a Software Engineer role in Research and Development.
Online Test: The platform used was Metl, and the test lasted 1 hour. It consisted of two sections: Cognitive Ability and Technical Ability, with 20 questions in each. Cognitive Ability included aptitude, verbal, and non-verbal questions. Technical Ability covered computer fundamentals and pseudo-code questions, which were described as "hefty" rather than easy. There were no direct coding questions, but pseudo-code MCQs. The overall difficulty for the cognitive ability was rated as moderate.
Technical Interview: This interview lasted for 45 minutes and was divided into three phases. The interviewer focused on discussing projects from the candidate's resume. For DSA questions, the candidate was asked to provide the logic rather than actual code. The approach involved starting with a brute-force solution, then moving to a recursive solution, and if possible, a dynamic programming solution. The candidate mentioned providing the first two parts (brute force and recursive) for the problems asked.
Managerial Round: This round was conducted by a senior manager with over 20 years of experience. Questions were focused on behavioral aspects, project details, internship experiences, and situational scenarios. The interviewer also reviewed the candidate's resume and previous rounds.
Tips: Bhushan emphasized the importance of resume building, ensuring it aligns with company requirements, and being precise with answers during the interview. Patience was also highlighted as crucial throughout the interview journey.