I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at WD in Jul 2024
Interview
In my Western Digital interview, I answered Python coding questions focusing on the split function. The interviewer also asked about my graduation time and past experiences in programming and projects.
On campus hiring
1) Resume shortlisting around 150 students.
2) Mcq based aptitude (20) + technical (40) questions around 60 students got selected.
3) Technical interview (1 or 2) around 17 students got selected
4) HR round - 2 students got selected
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All related to resume projects in depth, OS and CN depth.
Its common, No issue with the panel. Logics will be questioned. Sometimes they go deep into algo but not everyone will ask the same level of depth. At the same time you need to be clear in explaining.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explanation about Data structures in real life algorithms
It was a quick process where I talked to multiple engineers and learned about the position through them. I was asked about my knowledge on C++ and other similar languages that they used in their process.
Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at WD with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 45% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 33 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at WD overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at WD as a Software Developer according to 33 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 23%
Phone interview: 18%
One on one interview: 16%
Group panel interview: 14%
Background check: 11%
Presentation: 9%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 4%
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