Interview Experience – Siemens | SDE

Batch: 2027 | Branch: CS | Total Rounds: 3 rounds (2 for some others). My rounds involved riddles, OOP, and a resume-based discussion.

Process Snapshot

Eligibility / Shortlisting: CGPA 9.0+ (no DSA requirement). Open to all branches. The Online Assessment (OA) included aptitude and quant. Interviews focused on logical riddles, basic OOP, and detailed explanations of resume content.
Application Route & Timeline Start: On-campus. The entire interview process (all rounds) was completed in a single day, approximately one week after the Online Assessment.

Conducted in college, this round consisted purely of Maths and Quant Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

This interview delved into Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts, even touching upon low-level assembly code generated by C++.

The final interview was purely based on my resume, requiring explanations of everything listed.

Difficulty Across Rounds: The Online Assessment was easy. However, the interviews were difficult, as they explored very low-level concepts.
Most Asked Topics: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) was a major focus. No Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) questions were asked.
What Interviewers Focused On: Interviewers primarily focused on problem-solving abilities.

Coding Challenges: Riddles & Optimization I was given logical riddles. After providing an initial solution, I was prompted to optimize it further.
Project Deep-Dive (architecture, trade-offs, scaling, debugging): No in-depth discussion on project architecture, trade-offs, scaling, or debugging.

HR & Behavioral Insights Questions included: 'What are your hobbies?', 'Do you have a proper career plan?', and 'Do you plan to pursue Masters?'
Unexpected/Tricky Moments + Handling: An unexpected moment occurred when the second interviewer suggested I should consider applying for embedded companies instead of software companies.

Verdict: Selected
Top Tips for Juniors: Be confident and absolutely sure about your fundamentals.

Approach the HR interview thoughtfully and with controlled responses. Also, never forget to brush up on your core fundamentals.

What Helped Most (resources/mocks/plan): No specific preparation strategy was followed.
7-Day Priority Plan for Juniors Focus on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and general problem-solving skills.

Aim for a CGPA of 9.0+ to meet eligibility criteria.
Master Aptitude and Quantitative sections for the Online Assessment.
Deeply understand Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), including low-level aspects.
Practice solving logical riddles and optimizing your solutions.
Be prepared to explain every detail on your resume thoroughly.
Brush up on all core technical fundamentals.
Prepare thoughtful answers for HR questions (hobbies, career plans, higher studies).
Cultivate confidence and strong problem-solving skills.