Eurofins

Role: Software Developer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: May 29, 2024

Interview Type: Off-Campus

Result: Not selected

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Written Round)

Rounds: 2 rounds

Topics Asked: Python (theory, output, lists, libraries, functions, classes, data structures, encapsulation), Operating Systems, Encryption Algorithms, SQL (DELETE vs TRUNCATE), Company Knowledge

Experience:

The candidate applied for a Software Developer position via the company's career page and received an email for a written round within a week.

Written Round:
This round comprised 45 questions to be solved in 90 minutes. The difficulty was easy to moderate. 30 questions were based on Python theory, covering topics like lists, libraries, functions, classes, and data structures, along with some output-based questions. The candidate successfully cleared this round.

Interview Round:
The interview covered various technical concepts:

• "Why do you need classes in Python?" (Candidate explained).
• "Write code and show encapsulation." (Candidate wrote Python code and explained).
• "How does the OS work?" (Candidate gave a high-level overview, then admitted inability to explain in-depth when pressed).
• "What are encryption algorithms? Name a few of them." (Candidate did not know the answer).
• "Use of libraries?" (Candidate answered and mentioned pre-built libraries).
• "Difference between the 'delete' and 'truncate' commands." (Candidate explained the syntax).
• "What do you know about our company?" (Candidate had prepared and answered).

The interviewer stated they would update the candidate on the result. The candidate's suggestion was to be thorough with everything written on the resume, as interviewers delve deep into those topics. The result for this candidate was "Not selected".