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Recursive programming simplifies complex problems but can lead to performance issues and stack overflow risks.
Pros: Simplifies code for problems like tree traversal (e.g., depth-first search).
Cons: Can lead to stack overflow if recursion depth is too high (e.g., calculating Fibonacci numbers).
Pros: Easier to read and maintain for problems with a natural recursive structure (e.g., factorial calculation).
Cons: May h...
Yes, I am eager to join as an Associate Product Engineer and contribute to innovative projects.
I am excited about the opportunity to work on product development and engineering.
Joining your team aligns with my career goals and passion for technology.
I believe my skills in problem-solving and collaboration will add value to the team.
I am looking forward to learning from experienced professionals in the field.
I worked as a junior product engineer, focusing on product design, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Conducted market research to identify user needs and product opportunities.
Collaborated with design teams to create prototypes for new products.
Assisted in testing and quality assurance processes to ensure product reliability.
Participated in project meetings to align product development with bu...
Maven cycle is the process of building, testing, packaging, and deploying a software project using Maven build tool.
Maven cycle includes phases like compile, test, package, install, and deploy.
It starts with compiling the source code, running tests, packaging the application, installing it in the local repository, and deploying it to a remote repository.
Maven uses a project object model (POM) file to define the pr...
Regression testing is the process of retesting a software application to ensure that new code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
Regression testing is performed after code changes to verify that the existing functionality still works correctly.
It helps in identifying any defects introduced due to code changes.
Regression testing can be automated to save time and effort.
Examples of regression...
Agile Methodology is a software development approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development.
Iterative approach to software development
Emphasizes flexibility and adaptability to change
Encourages collaboration between cross-functional teams
Delivers working software in short, frequent iterations
Involves continuous feedback and improvement
Retesting is the process of running tests on previously failed test cases after the defects have been fixed.
Retesting is done to ensure that the reported defects have been successfully fixed.
It focuses on the areas where defects were found during initial testing.
Retesting is usually performed by the same tester who reported the defects.
Examples: After a bug is fixed, the tester retests the specific test case that ...
HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive, a data storage device used in computers to store and retrieve digital information.
HDDs use magnetic storage to store data on spinning disks called platters.
They have read/write heads that move across the platters to access and modify data.
HDDs are typically used for long-term storage of large amounts of data in desktops, laptops, servers, and other devices.
Examples of HDD manufactur...
Implement random() function.
Use a pseudorandom number generator algorithm to generate random numbers.
Seed the generator with a unique value to ensure different sequences of random numbers.
Consider the range of numbers required and scale the generated numbers accordingly.
Ensure the generated numbers have a uniform distribution.
Test the implementation for randomness and statistical properties.
To validate a linked list, check if it is properly connected, has no cycles, and all elements are accessible.
Check if the head node is not null
Traverse the linked list and check if each node's next pointer is valid
Check for any cycles in the linked list using Floyd's cycle-finding algorithm
Ensure that all elements in the linked list are accessible
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Anonymous
Selected
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. What is Regression Testing
- Ans.
Regression testing is the process of retesting a software application to ensure that new code changes have not adversely affected existing functionality.
Regression testing is performed after code changes to verify that the existing functionality still works correctly.
It helps in identifying any defects introduced due to code changes.
Regression testing can be automated to save time and effort.
Examples of regression test...
- Q2. What is Agile Methodology
- Ans.
Agile Methodology is a software development approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development.
Iterative approach to software development
Emphasizes flexibility and adaptability to change
Encourages collaboration between cross-functional teams
Delivers working software in short, frequent iterations
Involves continuous feedback and improvement
- Q3. Define Maven Cycle
- Ans.
Maven cycle is the process of building, testing, packaging, and deploying a software project using Maven build tool.
Maven cycle includes phases like compile, test, package, install, and deploy.
It starts with compiling the source code, running tests, packaging the application, installing it in the local repository, and deploying it to a remote repository.
Maven uses a project object model (POM) file to define the project...
- Q4. Define Retesting
- Ans.
Retesting is the process of running tests on previously failed test cases after the defects have been fixed.
Retesting is done to ensure that the reported defects have been successfully fixed.
It focuses on the areas where defects were found during initial testing.
Retesting is usually performed by the same tester who reported the defects.
Examples: After a bug is fixed, the tester retests the specific test case that origi...
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Sagar T S
Python overview and oops concept
(1 Question)
- Q1. Microcontroller and other architecture
(1 Question)
- Q1. Python coding quesions
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akella satyakala
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Linux boot process
- Q2. Recursive pros and cons
- Ans.
Recursive programming simplifies complex problems but can lead to performance issues and stack overflow risks.
Pros: Simplifies code for problems like tree traversal (e.g., depth-first search).
Cons: Can lead to stack overflow if recursion depth is too high (e.g., calculating Fibonacci numbers).
Pros: Easier to read and maintain for problems with a natural recursive structure (e.g., factorial calculation).
Cons: May have h...
Staff Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies
Selected
I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.
- Q1. Basic ML, SQL and Python questions
- Q2. Case Study problem to solve
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Aptitude questions were asked
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Binary search questions
- Q2. Bits question and linkdlist
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.
Simple 20 questions basic questions and c questions in 40 minutes 40 questions
Firmware Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies
I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.
I had applied for the cloud architect role. In the first round of the interviewer took some medium levels. DSA question and asked me to solve.
Since I am a architect, I really do LLD, in my day to day activity. Due to which I couldn't solve the DSA problem fully. I gave a high level pseudo code.
The interviewer politely said that even if you're good architect, your fundamental should be strong.
For the interview next day I got a email confirmation that I have successfully rejected :-)
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(4 Questions)
- Q1. Why to join WD?
- Ans.
WD offers exciting opportunities for growth and innovation in the software engineering field.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Career development and growth opportunities
Strong company culture and values
Global presence and diverse projects
- Q2. Detect loop in linked list
- Ans.
Use Floyd's Tortoise and Hare algorithm to detect loop in linked list.
Initialize two pointers, slow and fast, at the head of the linked list.
Move slow pointer by one step and fast pointer by two steps.
If they meet at any point, there is a loop in the linked list.
- Q3. What are different product of WD?
- Ans.
WD offers a variety of products including external hard drives, internal hard drives, SSDs, and network attached storage devices.
External hard drives
Internal hard drives
SSDs
Network attached storage devices
- Q4. Do you want to ask any questions?
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7109 VIKAS KUMAR
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.
There were aptitude questions and c language output questions and embedded system questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. Linked list and bit manipulation and one puzzle
(1 Question)
- Q1. Bits manipulation and 3 mental ability or you can say aptitude questions
Firmware Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies
Selected
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Bit Wise, Basics of C like:- pointers, struct and union, volatile, static, const, programs like:- linked list, array, doubly linked list, bitwise etc.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Basics of Embedded system, past work related questions
(1 Question)
- Q1. General talk, puzzles
(1 Question)
- Q1. Time pass and salary discusion
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