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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      10 Jul 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Bhubaneshwar
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bhubaneshwar) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      1. Online Assessment Objective: Evaluate candidates' aptitude, technical skills, and coding proficiency. Components: Aptitude Test: Questions related to logical reasoning, quantitative ability, and verbal skills. Technical Test: Questions on programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and core computer science subjects. Coding Round: A set of programming problems where candidates are required to write code in languages such as Java, Python, or C++. 2. Technical Interview Objective: Assess candidates' depth of knowledge in technical subjects and their ability to solve real-world problems. Key Areas Covered: Core programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++) Data structures and algorithms Database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) Object-oriented programming concepts Basics of web development and cloud technologies (if relevant) Problem-solving skills through live coding or whiteboard exercises 3. HR Interview Objective: Evaluate the candidate's communication skills, attitude, and cultural fit within the organization. Typical Questions: Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to join Cognizant? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Questions about previous projects or internships. Situational questions to assess decision-making and teamwork skills. 4. Final Selection After completing all rounds, candidates are assessed based on their performance in each stage. Those who meet the criteria are offered a position in the Digital Nurture program.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      about the tech stack i used
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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      21 May 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Chennai
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)

      Interview

      The interview included coding and DSA-related questions, along with discussions on system design, optimization, and real-world development scenarios. I was also asked about teamwork, handling challenges, and my approach to learning new technologies.”

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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      26 Dec 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Hyderābād
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderābād)

      Interview

      It an virtual interview done in superset, i had give my interview at 6:00pm and ended at 6:30 my overAll experience is good. friendly interviewers where freshers can express there feelings without fear.

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      Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview

      28 Nov 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      It was good the questions were easy , only basic oops and the simple sql joins. And some questions were from the projects like what have you implements and how you have done that.

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