I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Persistent Systems (Hyderābād) in Jul 2019
Interview
The selection process had 5 round
1st round online MCQs test (around 45 MCQs covering basic CSE topics)
- based on the test score, they categorize the selected into 3 categories: navyuga, viveka,
srujana
2nd round coding test (1 question - 1 hr)- i got a question similar to maximum platforms required to accommodate all trains provided there arrival and departure times
3rd round 1:1 interview( 1 hr )
4th tech round 1:1 interview(45 min)
4th hr round
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
25 horses puzzle,
you can consider 5 horses for each race.
find the minimum races to be conducted to get the fastest 3 horses.
And many more. (write code for above)
SQL queries, using switches in MySQL
data structures etc
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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