Dassault

Role: R&D Associate Engineer

College: Not Specified (On-Campus)

Interview Date: August 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Quantitative aptitude, geometry, algebra, logical reasoning, C++ concepts (pointers vs references, memory allocation, vectors), Operating Systems (paging, page tables), OOP (four pillars), Coding Logic (method overriding/overloading), Puzzle Solving, Basic Mathematics, Behavioral

Experience:

Dassault Systemes visited the campus in August 2023 for recruitment. The process consisted of three rounds.

Round 1: Offline MCQ Test (On college campus)
This initial round was an MCQ test with 60 questions. It focused on quantitative aptitude, geometry, algebra, and logical reasoning. The test had two sections: 40 questions to be solved in 20 minutes and 20 questions to be solved in 30 minutes. Negative marking was present. The candidate confidently solved 48 questions.

Round 2: Technical In-Person Interview
This round involved questions on various technical subjects:

• C++ Concepts: Differences between pointers and references, memory allocation for data structures, and the functioning of vectors.
• Operating Systems: Questions about paging, page tables, and the overall functioning of operating systems.
• Object-Oriented Programming: The four pillars of OOP were discussed, and the candidate provided real-life examples for each.
• Coding Logic: Asked to explain method overriding and method overloading syntax.
• Puzzle Solving: Puzzles formed a significant part of the interview, emphasizing the importance of practicing diverse puzzles from sources like GFG's top 20 puzzles.
• Mathematics: Basic geometry questions, the distance between two points, scalar and vector quantities, and velocity-related queries.

Round 3: Managerial Interview / HR Interview
This round was held on the same day as the technical interview. It covered HR questions about aspirations, preferences for a dream company, and a hypothetical scenario about choosing between a good package and an aligned job role. This round was optional for some candidates or clubbed with Round 2.

Result: The candidate was selected by Dassault Systèmes and received an offer with a CTC of 7.5 LPA, coupled with a 6-month internship opportunity.
Tips: The candidate suggests that preparation, confidence, and a positive attitude are vital for success in technical interviews.