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Dell Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 21 Oct 2024

11 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. How is abstraction implemented?
Ans. 

Abstraction is implemented in software engineering by hiding unnecessary details and exposing only relevant information.

  • Abstraction is achieved through the use of abstract classes and interfaces in object-oriented programming.

  • It allows developers to focus on the essential aspects of a concept without getting bogged down in implementation details.

  • For example, in a car simulation program, the Car class may have abst...

A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is polymorphism?
Ans. 

Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class, enabling method overriding and overloading.

  • Types of polymorphism: compile-time (method overloading) and runtime (method overriding).

  • Example of method overloading: multiple functions with the same name but different parameters.

  • Example of method overriding: a subclass providing a specific implementation of a method defined in its superclas...

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A Software Engineer was asked 10mo ago
Q. What is the difference between abstraction and Interface?
Ans. 

Abstraction hides complexity by exposing only essential features, while interfaces define a contract for classes to implement.

  • Abstraction focuses on hiding implementation details, e.g., a car's interface (steering wheel, pedals) vs. engine mechanics.

  • An interface is a contract that classes must follow, e.g., a 'Drawable' interface requiring a 'draw()' method.

  • Abstraction can be achieved through abstract classes, whi...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Given an array of integers, find the second largest element.
Ans. 

Find the second largest element in an array of integers efficiently.

  • Iterate through the array while maintaining two variables: largest and secondLargest.

  • Example: For array [3, 1, 4, 4, 5], largest is 5 and secondLargest is 4.

  • Handle edge cases: If the array has less than two unique elements, return an error or a specific value.

  • Consider using a single pass approach for O(n) time complexity.

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is your expected salary?
Ans. 

Salary negotiation is crucial for ensuring fair compensation based on skills and market standards.

  • Research industry standards: Use websites like Glassdoor or Payscale to find average salaries for your role.

  • Know your worth: Assess your skills, experience, and unique contributions to the company.

  • Practice your pitch: Prepare a clear and confident explanation of why you deserve the salary you're asking for.

  • Be flexible...

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Software Engineer at Dell?

Software Development

  • Design, develop and deliver software solutions
  • Participate in project lifecycle from requirements gathering to delivery

Read full roles & responsibilities

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Why are you switching jobs?
Ans. 

I'm seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth that align with my career goals and aspirations.

  • Desire for professional growth: I'm looking for a role that offers more opportunities for advancement, such as leadership positions.

  • Interest in new technologies: I want to work with cutting-edge technologies that my current job doesn't provide, like AI or cloud computing.

  • Cultural fit: I'm seeking a company cultu...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is the purpose of your work?
Ans. 

The purpose of work is to achieve personal and professional goals while contributing to the success of the organization.

  • Work provides financial stability and security

  • Work helps individuals develop skills and gain experience

  • Work allows individuals to contribute to society and make a difference

  • Work provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment

  • Work helps individuals achieve personal and professional goals

  • Examples: earn...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is inheritance in Java?
Ans. 

Inheritance is a mechanism in Java where a class acquires the properties and methods of another class.

  • It allows for code reusability and promotes a hierarchical relationship between classes.

  • The subclass inherits all the non-private members (fields, methods) of the superclass.

  • The keyword 'extends' is used to create a subclass.

  • Example: class Dog extends Animal {}

  • The subclass can override the methods of the superclas...

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. How do you execute Python and C code?
Ans. 

Executing Python and C code can be done using various methods, including subprocesses and embedding interpreters.

  • Use subprocess module in Python to run C code: `subprocess.run(['gcc', 'file.c'])`.

  • Embed Python in C using Python.h: `#include <Python.h>`.

  • Use Cython to call C functions from Python easily.

  • Utilize Python's ctypes library to load C libraries: `ctypes.CDLL('libmylib.so')`.

A Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are your weaknesses?
Ans. 

My weaknesses include overthinking and being too self-critical.

  • Overthinking can lead to analysis paralysis and slow down decision-making.

  • Being too self-critical can lead to low self-esteem and hinder progress.

  • I am actively working on improving these weaknesses through mindfulness and self-reflection.

Dell Software Engineer Interview Experiences

17 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is polymorphism?
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism allows objects to be treated as instances of their parent class, enabling method overriding and overloading.

    • Types of polymorphism: compile-time (method overloading) and runtime (method overriding).

    • Example of method overloading: multiple functions with the same name but different parameters.

    • Example of method overriding: a subclass providing a specific implementation of a method defined in its superclass.

    • Pol...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How abstraction is implemented?
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction is implemented in software engineering by hiding unnecessary details and exposing only relevant information.

    • Abstraction is achieved through the use of abstract classes and interfaces in object-oriented programming.

    • It allows developers to focus on the essential aspects of a concept without getting bogged down in implementation details.

    • For example, in a car simulation program, the Car class may have abstract ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between abstraction and Interface?
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction hides complexity by exposing only essential features, while interfaces define a contract for classes to implement.

    • Abstraction focuses on hiding implementation details, e.g., a car's interface (steering wheel, pedals) vs. engine mechanics.

    • An interface is a contract that classes must follow, e.g., a 'Drawable' interface requiring a 'draw()' method.

    • Abstraction can be achieved through abstract classes, which ca...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral interview 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your motivation when you are working on same project alone for long period?
  • Ans. 

    My motivation when working on a project alone for a long period is the satisfaction of seeing my hard work come to fruition.

    • Setting small achievable goals to keep myself motivated

    • Taking breaks to avoid burnout and maintain productivity

    • Seeking feedback from others to stay motivated and improve my work

    • Reminding myself of the end goal and the impact my project will have

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for Software Engineers in this region.

    • Research the average salary range for Software Engineers in the specific region or industry

    • Consider your level of experience, skills, and qualifications when determining your salary expectation

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the company's offer and benefits package

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well and give interview as many as possible
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

WHAT IS EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

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 - Coding Test 

Hackerrank DSA questions, 120 mins, Easy to Medium

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Puzzle, DSA LRU Cache
  • Q2. HashMap related
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Past Project In depth discussion
  • Q2. Java and Oops related question
Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Common Behavioral Questions
  • Q2. Reason for Switch
  • Ans. 

    I'm seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth that align with my career goals and aspirations.

    • Desire for professional growth: I'm looking for a role that offers more opportunities for advancement, such as leadership positions.

    • Interest in new technologies: I want to work with cutting-edge technologies that my current job doesn't provide, like AI or cloud computing.

    • Cultural fit: I'm seeking a company culture th...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. CTC expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - LC Easy and Medium Prep
Java and Oops Fundamentals
Past Project Understanding

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kushika Agarwal

posted on 4 Sep 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Expected salary
  • Ans. 

    My expected salary is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for software engineers.

    • Consider my years of experience in software development

    • Take into account my expertise in specific programming languages or technologies

    • Research the average salary for software engineers in this location

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Current salary in current company
  • Ans. 

    I am currently earning $80,000 per year in my current company.

    • Be honest about your current salary

    • Avoid providing exact figures if uncomfortable

    • Focus on discussing your skills and experience instead

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was easy round including basics of core subjects and they asked me to write code for Fibonacci numbers and project discussion.
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci numbers are a sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, starting from 0 and 1.

    • The Fibonacci sequence starts with 0 and 1.

    • The next number is found by adding up the two numbers before it: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...

    • Fibonacci numbers can be calculated using recursion or iteration.

    • Example of a simple recursive function in Python: def fib(n): return n if n <= 1 else fib(n-1) + fib(n-2).

    • I...

  • Answered by AI

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shreya Singh Chauhan

posted on 16 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Online Coding test on hackrerrank platform

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Palindrome String
  • Q2. Second largest element
  • Ans. 

    Find the second largest element in an array of integers efficiently.

    • Iterate through the array while maintaining two variables: largest and secondLargest.

    • Example: For array [3, 1, 4, 4, 5], largest is 5 and secondLargest is 4.

    • Handle edge cases: If the array has less than two unique elements, return an error or a specific value.

    • Consider using a single pass approach for O(n) time complexity.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Hr questions
  • Q2. Salary negotitation
  • Ans. 

    Salary negotiation is crucial for ensuring fair compensation based on skills and market standards.

    • Research industry standards: Use websites like Glassdoor or Payscale to find average salaries for your role.

    • Know your worth: Assess your skills, experience, and unique contributions to the company.

    • Practice your pitch: Prepare a clear and confident explanation of why you deserve the salary you're asking for.

    • Be flexible: Con...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Dell Software Engineer interview:
  • DSA
  • Algorithms
  • Problem Solving

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 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 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion what is the company role

Round 3 - HR 

(15 Questions)

  • Q1. What about the company
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading tech firm specializing in innovative software solutions for various industries.

    • Founded in 2005, the company has grown rapidly and now serves clients in over 30 countries.

    • They focus on developing cutting-edge applications that enhance user experience, such as their flagship product, XYZ App.

    • The company values sustainability and has implemented green practices in their operations, reducing carbon...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is purpose of work
  • Q3. And how to job choosing
  • Q4. How to company growth in u r hand
  • Ans. 

    I can contribute to the company's growth through innovation, collaboration, and enhancing user experience in software development.

    • Implement innovative solutions: For example, developing a new feature that improves user engagement by 30%.

    • Enhance team collaboration: Utilizing tools like Jira and Slack to streamline communication and project management.

    • Focus on user experience: Conducting user testing to gather feedback a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How much expections salary in company
  • Q6. What is ur skills vth project knowledge
  • Ans. 

    I possess strong programming skills, experience in software development, and a solid understanding of various technologies and methodologies.

    • Proficient in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript; developed a web application using React and Node.js.

    • Experience with database management systems such as MySQL and MongoDB; designed a scalable database for an e-commerce platform.

    • Familiar with Agile methodologies; particip...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is job role in company
  • Q8. How to develop u r project
  • Q9. What is the company reputation
  • Q10. Who are suggest this company
  • Q11. How much u r work experience
  • Q12. What is ur strength and weekness
  • Q13. What's the going on company in u r mind
  • Q14. What is the wrk employees in this company
  • Q15. That's is enough sir

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good option in our work, 😊 good job , full confidence, don't panic. That's it sir.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 3 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What about you.What you know skills . Explain.
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Implement multiple inheritance concepts in java.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Dell Software Engineer interview:
  • Java,SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Know the meaning and say it with courage. All the best.

I applied via Shine and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is inheritance in java
  • Ans. Inheritance is base class properties can be inherit the derived class is also known as inheritance
  • Answered Anonymously

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Dell interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Dell interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Dell Software Engineer interview?
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