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Tata Elxsi Senior Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 26 Apr 2025

29 Interview questions

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. Given two sorted arrays, merge them into one sorted array.
Ans. 

Merge two sorted arrays into a single sorted array.

  • Create a new array to store the merged result

  • Use two pointers to iterate through the two input arrays and compare elements

  • Add the smaller element to the new array and move the pointer for that array forward

  • Repeat until all elements from both arrays are merged

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. How can you swap two variables without using a third variable?
Ans. 

Swapping two numbers without using a third variable

  • Use arithmetic operations to swap values

  • Example: a = 5, b = 10; a = a + b; b = a - b; a = a - b;

  • Ensure no overflow or underflow occurs

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A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. What is Quality Assurance?
Ans. 

Quality assurance is the process of ensuring that a product or service meets the desired level of quality.

  • It involves creating and implementing quality standards and procedures

  • It includes testing and inspecting products or services to ensure they meet the standards

  • It also involves identifying and addressing any issues or defects

  • Examples include software testing, product inspections, and customer satisfaction surve...

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. What Unity-related tasks have you implemented?
Ans. 

Implementing Unity tasks involves creating interactive experiences through game development, simulations, and real-time rendering.

  • Utilize Unity's physics engine for realistic object interactions, e.g., simulating gravity in a platformer game.

  • Implement UI elements using Unity's Canvas system, such as health bars and inventory screens.

  • Create and manage animations using the Animator component for character movements ...

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. What is your special quality?
Ans. 

My special quality is my ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.

  • I have a strong analytical mind and can break down problems into smaller components

  • I am able to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions

  • I am not afraid to take risks and try new approaches

  • I have a track record of successfully implementing innovative solutions in my previous roles

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. Tell me about FreeRTOS scheduling methods.
Ans. 

FreeRTOS uses priority-based preemptive scheduling with round-robin time slicing.

  • Tasks are assigned priorities and the scheduler always runs the highest priority task that is ready to run.

  • Preemption occurs when a higher priority task becomes ready to run.

  • Round-robin time slicing ensures that tasks with the same priority get equal CPU time.

  • FreeRTOS also supports co-operative scheduling where tasks yield control to ...

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. What is bit arbitration and bit stuffing in CAN?
Ans. 

Bit arbitration is a process of resolving conflicts when multiple nodes try to transmit data simultaneously. Bit stuffing is a technique used to ensure data integrity.

  • Bit arbitration is used in CAN to determine which message has the highest priority and should be transmitted first.

  • During bit stuffing, a '0' is inserted after every five consecutive '1's in the data to avoid confusion with the frame delimiter.

  • Bit st...

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A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. What are some examples of memory leaks, and how can they be resolved?
Ans. 

Memory leaks occur when a program fails to release memory after it is no longer needed.

  • Examples include: forgetting to free allocated memory, circular references, and not closing file handles.

  • To solve memory leaks, use tools like valgrind to detect leaks, ensure all allocated memory is freed, and avoid circular references.

  • Other solutions include using smart pointers, garbage collection, and avoiding global variabl...

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. How do you debug and solve crash issues?
Ans. 

To debug and solve crash issues, analyze crash logs, reproduce the issue, use debugging tools, isolate the problem, fix the issue, and test the solution.

  • Analyze crash logs to identify the cause of the crash

  • Reproduce the crash issue to understand its triggers

  • Use debugging tools like breakpoints, log statements, or memory analyzers

  • Isolate the problem by narrowing down the code or components involved

  • Fix the issue by ...

A Senior Engineer was asked
Q. How do you identify null pointer errors and memory violations due to insufficient storage using Valgrind check analysis?
Ans. 

Null pointer errors and memory violations can be detected using Valgrind, a powerful memory debugging tool.

  • Null Pointer Error: Occurs when dereferencing a pointer that is not initialized or set to NULL. Example: int *ptr = NULL; *ptr = 10; // Error

  • Memory Violation: Happens when accessing memory outside allocated bounds. Example: int arr[5]; arr[10] = 20; // Error

  • Valgrind: A tool that helps detect memory leaks, inv...

Tata Elxsi Senior Engineer Interview Experiences

54 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Swap two variables without temp
  • Ans. 

    Use XOR operation to swap two variables without using a temporary variable

    • Use XOR operation to swap two variables without using a temporary variable

    • Example: a = 5, b = 10. a = a XOR b, b = a XOR b, a = a XOR b. Now a = 10, b = 5

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Multiply two matrices in CUDA
  • Ans. 

    Matrix multiplication in CUDA involves parallelizing the computation across multiple threads on the GPU.

    • Use CUDA kernels to launch parallel threads for matrix multiplication.

    • Divide the matrices into blocks and load them into shared memory for faster access.

    • Implement the matrix multiplication algorithm in CUDA C/C++.

    • Ensure proper memory management and synchronization between threads.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Merge two sorted arrays
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted arrays into a single sorted array

    • Create a new array to store the merged result

    • Iterate through both arrays simultaneously and compare elements

    • Add the smaller element to the new array and move to the next element in that array

    • Continue until all elements from both arrays are merged

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Interviewers will look for a solid understanding of coding languages and the ability to solve problems or write simple code. For senior roles, candidates should anticipate an in-depth exploration of the technology or language they work with.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What do you like to do in your free time?
  • Ans. 

    In my free time, I enjoy exploring technology, hiking, and volunteering, which help me grow personally and professionally.

    • I love experimenting with new programming languages and frameworks, like building a personal project using React.

    • Hiking is a passion of mine; I often explore local trails and enjoy nature, which helps me recharge.

    • I volunteer at a local coding bootcamp, mentoring aspiring developers and sharing my kn...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

There was normal aptitude questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding questions that i solved in c

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about skills mentioned in resume
  • Q2. About any programming language
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain about ourself introduction
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly experienced Senior Engineer with a strong background in software development and project management.

    • Over 10 years of experience in software engineering

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

    • Managed and led successful projects from conception to completion

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in next 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In the next 5 years, I see myself taking on more leadership roles, further developing my technical skills, and contributing to innovative projects.

    • Advancing to a managerial position within the engineering team

    • Continuing to enhance my expertise in emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning

    • Leading cross-functional teams on high-impact projects

    • Mentoring junior engineers to help them grow in their careers

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Tata Elxsi Senior Engineer interview:
  • C
  • Python
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain Quantization, Convolution
  • Ans. 

    Quantization is the process of mapping input values from a continuous range to a discrete set of values. Convolution is a mathematical operation that combines two functions to produce a third function.

    • Quantization reduces the precision of data by mapping it to a smaller set of values. For example, converting a grayscale image from 256 levels to 8 levels.

    • Convolution involves sliding one function over another and multipl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Swap without using 3rd variable
  • Ans. 

    Swapping two numbers without using a third variable

    • Use arithmetic operations to swap values

    • Example: a = 5, b = 10; a = a + b; b = a - b; a = a - b;

    • Ensure no overflow or underflow occurs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Program to multiply two matrices using CUDA
  • Ans. 

    Using CUDA to multiply two matrices efficiently.

    • Allocate memory on GPU for matrices A, B, and C

    • Copy matrices A and B from host to device

    • Launch CUDA kernel to perform matrix multiplication

    • Copy result matrix C from device to host

    • Free memory on GPU

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Merge 2 Sorted arrays
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted arrays into a single sorted array.

    • Create a new array to store the merged result

    • Use two pointers to iterate through the two input arrays and compare elements

    • Add the smaller element to the new array and move the pointer for that array forward

    • Repeat until all elements from both arrays are merged

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain Transformer architecture
  • Ans. 

    Transformer architecture is a deep learning model that uses self-attention mechanism to process sequential data.

    • Transformer architecture consists of an encoder and a decoder.

    • Self-attention mechanism allows the model to weigh the importance of different input tokens when making predictions.

    • Transformer models have been widely used in natural language processing tasks such as machine translation and text generation.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between class based vs functional components in react
  • Ans. 

    Class based components use ES6 classes while functional components are just JavaScript functions.

    • Class based components use ES6 classes to define a component

    • Functional components are just JavaScript functions that return JSX

    • Class based components have access to lifecycle methods like componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, etc.

    • Functional components are simpler and easier to read and test

    • With the introduction of hooks in...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find distinct chars in string
  • Ans. 

    Count distinct characters in a given string

    • Iterate through the string and store each character in a set to ensure uniqueness

    • Return the size of the set as the count of distinct characters

    • Example: Input 'hello' -> Output 4 (h, e, l, o)

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. MCQ on core skillset
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical round
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and joining date confirmation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Based on your Previous Experience
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on previous experiences
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General HR questions.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 4 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. More brief about explaining about current company working role and nature of job followed by finding bugs in a C program
  • Q2. I was given a c program to find bugs in the code there were around 10 bugs to identify also small general question to understand how is your way of perception
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Again same like first round undersatnding current company job role and nature of work followed by
  • Q2. String reverse in C set/clear bit at a position of an integer
  • Ans. 

    String reverse and bit manipulation in C

    • To reverse a string in C, use a loop to swap characters from start and end positions

    • To set a bit at a position in an integer, use bitwise OR operator with 1 shifted to that position

    • To clear a bit at a position in an integer, use bitwise AND operator with the complement of 1 shifted to that position

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Brief explanation about Resume to HR feels like JAM session Expected CTC notice period bad thing was i cleared HR round but no confirmation on CTC and offer letter issuing details. waiting since 20 days ...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong foundation in C basics is enough, with good English speaking

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Had all aptitude questions.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was basic.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This has all general questions about me
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 4 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. First round is basic technical
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Second round is face to face interview round with senior manager
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Whats your salary expectations ?

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How many rounds are there in Tata Elxsi Senior Engineer interview?
Tata Elxsi interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Tata Elxsi interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Tata Elxsi Senior 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 Tata Elxsi. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Tata Elxsi expect are C++, Automotive, Networking, Canoe and Embedded C.
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The duration of Tata Elxsi Senior Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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