Kantar

Role: Software Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: November 1, 2023

Interview Type: Not Specified (Implied Full-Time)

Result: Not Specified

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds (1 Online Test, 1 DSA Interview, 1 Project and Technical Knowledge Interview)

Topics Asked: Data Interpretation, Analytics, Database, OOPs Concepts, Programming Outputs, Theory Questions, Data Structures, Algorithms (medium-level array question), Internship Experience, Project Work (Development, Coding, and Logic), Resume Skills, Puzzle Questions, Threading.

Experience:

The interview process for a Software Engineer role at Kantar consisted of three main rounds.

The **First Round** was a 90-minute Online Test. It had two sections: Section 1 focused on Data Interpretation and Analytics, involving questions related to interpreting data, quantitative analysis, and analytical problem-solving. Section 2 covered Database concepts, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, programming output questions, and theoretical questions about programming.

The **Second Round** was a 60-minute DSA Interview. The focus was on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), with a medium-level array question. Candidates were allowed to use C, C++, or Java and were required to devise and code an efficient solution within the time frame. This round evaluated problem-solving abilities, algorithmic skills, proficiency in the chosen language, and code optimization.

The **Third Round** was a 90-minute Project and Technical Knowledge Interview. This round focused on the candidate's internship experience and project work (development, coding, and logic). Detailed questions were asked about internship tasks and project development, with an emphasis on coding methodologies and logical problem-solving approaches. There was an in-depth discussion about skills listed on the resume. Technical concepts covered included analytical puzzle questions, Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) principles, and threading.