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Updated 24 Aug 2022

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java coding test with 2 high level program questions covering logic using collections and streams and oops concepts 2 technical rounds on coding and project management

Technical round 1 - java program questions
Techno manager round 2 - technical and manager questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are ui automation script
  • Q2. What are oops concept

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Java coding questions covering oops concepts collections

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Here they have work basically based on windows. So better to have c# and windows related stuff. Like win32, mfc, .net, c# . Here in my case I did not have experience in windows to ki made them clear about ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Two technical rounds were there and one more technical round with US panel were there. They were very cooperative.

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Reverse a integer
  • Ans. 

    Reverse an integer

    • Convert integer to string and reverse the string

    • Use modulo operator to extract digits and reverse them

    • Use recursion to reverse the integer

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Without loop print 1 to 10
  • Ans. 

    Print 1 to 10 without using loops.

    • Use recursion to print numbers.

    • Use a switch statement to print numbers.

    • Use an array and map function to print numbers.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Reverse a string using recursion
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a string using recursion

    • Create a function that takes a string as input

    • If the string is empty, return an empty string

    • Otherwise, call the function recursively with the substring starting from the second character

    • Concatenate the first character with the result of the recursive call

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Thread vs process
  • Ans. 

    Thread is a lightweight unit of a process. Process is an instance of a program that runs independently.

    • Threads share the same memory space as the parent process while processes have their own memory space.

    • Threads are faster to create and switch between than processes.

    • Processes are more secure and stable than threads.

    • Example: A web server can have multiple threads to handle multiple requests simultaneously.

    • Example: A wo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. SPI vs I2C
  • Ans. 

    SPI and I2C are communication protocols used to transfer data between devices.

    • SPI is faster than I2C.

    • SPI uses separate lines for data and clock signals while I2C uses a shared line.

    • I2C supports multiple devices on the same bus while SPI requires a separate chip select line for each device.

    • SPI is commonly used for high-speed communication between microcontrollers and peripherals while I2C is used for low-speed communica...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Start condition for SPI
  • Ans. 

    The start condition for SPI is a low-to-high transition on the SCK line while SS is high.

    • SPI communication begins when the master device sends a start condition to the slave device.

    • The start condition is a low-to-high transition on the SCK line while SS is high.

    • The SS line is used to select the slave device for communication.

    • The SPI protocol supports multiple slaves, but only one slave can be selected at a time.

    • After t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. C++ program for EMP ID, name, salary
  • Ans. 

    C++ program to store EMP ID, name, and salary using array of strings.

    • Declare an array of strings to store EMP ID, name, and salary

    • Use cin to take input from user and store in the array

    • Use cout to display the stored data

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The interview is technical lasted about 1 hr 30 mins,

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Comparator and Comparable
  • Q2. Spring Boot related question

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software developer with experience in various programming languages and a passion for problem-solving.

    • Experienced in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Familiar with software development methodologies like Agile

    • Worked on projects involving web development and database management

    • Constantly learning and staying updated with new technologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where are you from?
  • Ans. 

    I am from New York City, a bustling metropolis known for its diverse culture and thriving tech industry.

    • I am from New York City

    • New York City is known for its diverse culture

    • New York City has a thriving tech industry

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What you know about Medline?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was fun, interviewee was very nice to me, never let me feel like i'm very new to this; so thank you MEDLINE

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

Software Development

  • Design and develop high integrity software for medical devices
  • Define and implement software requirements and designs

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Python, c++, quans, logical

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops, data structure, python
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. What is your family background?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I'm a passionate software engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and a love for solving complex problems.

    • Graduated with a degree in Computer Science from XYZ University.

    • Worked at ABC Corp, where I developed a web application that improved user engagement by 30%.

    • Proficient in languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java, with experience in frameworks such as React and Django.

    • Enjoy collaborating in ag...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident, prepare well and work hard!

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Q. Why did you resign from your last company?
Interview experience
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Process Duration
-
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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Android basic question
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Android advance level question
Round 3 - Case Study 

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I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Basic questions regarding OOP
  • Q2. Moderate level Leetcode question 179. Largest number
  • Ans. 

    Form the largest number from an array of non-negative integers by concatenating them optimally.

    • Convert integers to strings for easy concatenation.

    • Sort the strings based on custom comparison: xy vs yx.

    • Example: For [3, 30, 34, 5, 9], sorting gives ['9', '5', '34', '3', '30'].

    • Join the sorted array to form the largest number: '9534330'.

    • Handle edge cases: if the largest number is '0', return '0'.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a program to demonstrate OOP principles.
  • Ans. 

    This program demonstrates OOP principles: encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism using a simple class structure.

    • Encapsulation: Use private variables and public methods to control access. Example: class 'Car' with private 'speed' and public 'accelerate()'.

    • Inheritance: Create a base class and derive subclasses. Example: class 'Vehicle' and subclasses 'Car' and 'Bike'.

    • Polymorphism: Use method overriding to provide s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Diamond problem in OOP
  • Ans. 

    The diamond problem occurs in OOP when a class inherits from two classes that have a common ancestor, leading to ambiguity.

    • Occurs in multiple inheritance scenarios.

    • Example: Class A -> Class B, Class A -> Class C, Class B and C both inherit from A.

    • Ambiguity arises when accessing methods or properties from the common ancestor.

    • Languages like C++ allow multiple inheritance, while Java uses interfaces to avoid this is...

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asp.Net + C# technicals
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you find the code performance issue in the code deployed in production?
  • Ans. 

    To find code performance issues in production, use monitoring tools and profiling techniques.

    • Use monitoring tools like New Relic, AppDynamics, or Datadog to track performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.

    • Use profiling techniques like CPU profiling, memory profiling, and network profiling to pinpoint specific areas of the code that are causing performance issues.

    • Analyze logs and error messages to identify patterns a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is asynchronous programming
  • Q3. Write a program to change background after every 0.5 sec interval to orange,white,green on button click in Angular?
  • Ans. 

    Program to change background color on button click in Angular

    • Create a button in Angular template

    • Add click event listener to the button

    • Use setInterval() function to change background color after every 0.5 sec

    • Use ngStyle directive to change background color dynamically

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to load a component only after 3 of my services are loaded?
  • Ans. 

    Use Angular's 'resolve' property to load component after services are loaded.

    • Create a resolver service that waits for all three services to complete before resolving.

    • Add the resolver service to the 'resolve' property of the component's route.

    • Access the resolved data in the component using the ActivatedRoute service.

    • Example: { path: 'my-component', component: MyComponent, resolve: { data: MyResolverService } }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is difference between iquerable and ienumrable
  • Q6. When you go with entity framework and ado.net
  • Ans. 

    Entity Framework is an ORM while ADO.NET is a data access technology.

    • Entity Framework is easier to use and provides more abstraction than ADO.NET.

    • ADO.NET is faster and more flexible than Entity Framework.

    • Use Entity Framework for simple CRUD operations and ADO.NET for complex queries and performance-critical applications.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared on skills from your resume. Prepare more on Angular,Design patterns. Should have knowledge on Azure.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Medtronic Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Medtronic Principal Software Engineer interview?
Medtronic interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Medtronic interview process are Coding Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Medtronic Principal Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Medtronic. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Medtronic expect are Python, C++, Agile, Android and Healthcare.
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