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Role: Embedded Processing Engineer / Analog Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Not Specified (Recruitment drive around Sep 2024)

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Moderate

Rounds: 4 stages

Topics Asked: Digital and analog circuits, Microcontrollers and microprocessors, Signal processing, Basic programming skills, Engineering mathematics, Microcontroller architecture, Embedded C programming, Real-time operating systems (RTOS), Interrupt handling and peripheral interfacing, Analog design principles, Projects and problem-solving.

Experience:

Texas Instruments visited the campus for full-time roles in Embedded Processing Engineer and Analog Engineer. Candidates filled a preference form for their desired role(s).

Round 1: Online Assessment

This round was of moderate difficulty and evaluated technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Questions covered Digital and analog circuits, Microcontrollers and microprocessors, Signal processing, Basic programming skills, and Engineering mathematics. For those who opted for both roles, the assessment covered a broader range of topics. Around 20 students were shortlisted for further rounds.

Round 2: Technical Interview Round 1

This interview was conducted offline on campus. For the Analog Engineering role, there were 2 interviewers. The first technical interview was of moderate difficulty and focused on core principles and practical knowledge relevant to the chosen role. For Embedded Processing Engineer candidates, questions revolved around Microcontroller architecture, Embedded C programming, Real-time operating systems (RTOS), Interrupt handling, and peripheral interfacing. Candidates were also asked to explain past projects and experiences.

The candidate for the Analog Engineer role had two technical interview rounds. Overall, the interview process was thorough, assessing both technical acumen and cultural fit. The candidate was not selected for any role.