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Software Developer Intern

Infosys India Pvt. Ltd

3 rounds | 5 Coding problems

Anonymous

Fresher | May 2025

Selected

Interview preparation journey

Journey

I started with basic programming concepts and faced many challenges in the beginning. Through consistent practice, learning from mistakes, and staying patient, I gradually improved my skills. This journey taught me that dedication, persistence, and belief in oneself can turn small beginnings into success.

Application story

I applied for the Software Developer Intern role through the Infosys careers portal. After submitting my application, I received an assessment link via email. I cleared the assessment and was shortlisted for the interview. The overall process was smooth, well-structured, and communicated clearly till the interview stage.

Why selected/rejected for the role?

I was selected because of my strong understanding of core concepts, consistent preparation, and clear explanation of my projects. This experience taught me that solid fundamentals, honesty, and confidence play a key role in cracking interviews.

Preparation

Duration: 6 months

Topics: Data Structures, OOPS, Java Fundamentals, DBMS, SQL, Operating Systems, Basic Algorithms

Tip

Tip 1: Strengthen basics and revise core concepts regularly.
Tip 2: Practice coding daily and build at least 2 small projects.
Tip 3: Analyse mistakes from mock interviews and coding practice, and improve weak areas consistently.

Application process

Where: Company Website

Eligibility: B.Tech (CSE), Above 60%, (Stipend: 15k per month)

Resume tip

Tip 1: Include relevant academic and personal projects with clear descriptions.
Tip 2: Mention only genuine skills and be honest about your experience.

Interview rounds

Round

Medium

Online Coding Interview

Duration180 minutes

Interview date30 May 2025

Coding problem1

In the online assessment, there were 40 MCQs based on Aptitude, Reasoning, Java Fundamentals, OOPS, DBMS & SQL, OS, and 1 coding problem.

1. Number of occurrence

Moderate

26m average time

0/80

Asked in companies

You have been given a sorted array/list of integers 'arr' of size 'n' and an integer 'x'.

Find the total number of occurrences of 'x' in the array/list.

Example:

Input: 'n' = 7, 'x' = 3
'arr' = [1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3]

Output: 2

Explanation: Total occurrences of '3' in the array 'arr' is 2.

Problem approach

Tip 1: Understand the problem statement clearly and identify the required output before coding.
Tip 2: Practice basic array operations like traversal, searching, and comparison to improve speed and accuracy.

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Round

Medium

Face to Face

Duration20 minutes

Interview date5 Jun 2025

Coding problem3

The questions covered Object-Oriented Programming concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction with real-world examples. DSA questions focused on arrays, basic searching, and time complexity understanding.

1. Searching Algorithms

What is linear search? Explain with time complexity. (Learn)
What is binary search? When can we use it? (Learn)
Difference between linear search and binary search. (Learn)

2. OOPS

What are the four pillars of OOP? (Learn)
Can a child class access private members of a parent class? Why? (Learn)
What is inheritance in OOP? Why do we use inheritance? What problem does it solve? Explain with a real-world example. (Learn)
What is the difference between this and super keyword? (Learn)
Why is Java called an object-oriented language? (Learn)

3. DBMS

Explain

SELECT (Learn)
WHERE (Learn)
JOIN (Learn)
GROUP BY (Learn)
Explain relational databases. (Learn)

Round

Easy

HR Round

Duration15 minutes

Interview date7 Jun 2025

Coding problem1

The HR round was conducted online during daytime. The environment was calm and professional, with no technical setup issues. The interviewer was friendly, supportive, and made the conversation comfortable. The discussion was more conversational and focused on understanding my background, communication skills, attitude, and willingness to learn. No stressful or tricky questions were asked.

1. HR Questions

Introduce yourself.
Tell us about your educational background.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your career goals?
Why are you interested in this role?
How do you collaborate and work within a team environment?

Problem approach

Tip 1: Be honest and confident while answering, and clearly explain your learning mindset.
Tip 2: Connect your answers with real examples from academics or projects to show sincerity and motivation.