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Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Experience

Cognizant · Entry level

ResultGot the offer ✓
Timespan2 days
DifficultyEasy
Rounds3

Interview process

The Process was easy, even though I am in my final year of B.Tech. I would say basics from multiple domains or tech stacks are enough to get into Cognizant for freshers.

Interview rounds · 3

  1. 1

    Online assessment

    CodingTechnicalBehavioral
    1. Q1. How would you remove duplicates in a string?
    2. Q2. Find the maximum subarray sum.
  2. 2

    Technical round

    CodingData Structures & AlgorithmsTechnical
    1. Q1. Fibonacci Numbers
    2. Q2. Linked List Cycle
  3. 3

    Final / onsite round

    BehavioralProject Discussion
    1. Q1. Tell me about your past projects.
    2. Q2. Why do you want to work as a software engineer?

Tips from the candidate

Prepare thoroughly on his/her resume.

prepare basic coding

prepare stories on your Project.

and Go through your project architecture.

Company culture

Ownership is a must thing from the start if you got into implementation project.

Details

CompanyCognizant
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelEntry level
LocationIndia
InterviewedJun 2025
Questions asked6