I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Persistent Systems (Pimpri-Chinchwad) in Jul 2019
Interview
Interview process was very well mannered. Candidates hired for three different packages - 4.41, 6.41, 8.41. First round was MCQ round for 60 mins , 60 questions. Questions were based on aptitude, os, oops conceps of c and c++, some of them were on pointers, computer networks, software engineering , testing and data structures. Questions were easy to moderate. Students scoring 31-35 were eligible for 4.41 they were called for interview at there office. students scoring above 35 were eligible for higher package they have to go through a coding round (consisting a moderate code -time given -> 90mins ) after coding there was personal interview to check whether you are best suited candidate for higher package. Personal interview was very good, they evaluated us from all aspects. It was a technical interview covering all topics mentioned above (in mcq topic) afterwards they asked Qs on my strong subject (mine is dbms) . Through this only 5 were shortlisted for higher package. Last interview was at office. The interview was taken by a senior person with 22 years of experience (highly skilled). He was trying to check your thinking process. The best experience one can ever have.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Asked questions on database normalization, all types, real time examples.
The interview process includes resume screening, an initial HR call, technical rounds, coding or system design tasks, a managerial interview, and a final HR negotiation before the offer made overall.
There was online Assessment test, once you clear that you will you shortlisted for interviews.
There was 2 Technical Interviews & Final HR Interview and all rounds are elimination rounds
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They mainly asked OOP related concepts and some easy to medium level DSA questions in an interview.
Good technical qs asked cpp basics write a pattern code and some easy logical questions
It was mostly conversation and it included just testing my basic coding and problem-solving skills
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Write a code for a pattern which he gave me in the chat box. What are pointers what are dangling pointers? What is SQL, some forms for SQL and its coded functions of SQL joint water joints, inner joins outer joints, et cetera.
Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Persistent Systems with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 115 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Persistent Systems overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Persistent Systems as a Software Engineer according to 115 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Skills test: 21%
Personality test: 10%
Background check: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
Presentation: 8%
Group panel interview: 7%
Phone interview: 5%
Drug test: 2%
Other: 1%
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