Track: Other
Role: Other
Overview
Candidates under the 'Other' category undergo a technical interview focused on their specific domain expertise, business requirement analysis, and practical application of technical skills. The process is typically straightforward, with an emphasis on evaluating experience and problem-solving in a business context.
Round Breakdown
Technical Round
- Narrative: The candidate is assessed on their ability to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, as well as their technical background and specific task execution.
- Questions Asked:
- Explain a business requirement you worked on and the process of gathering, analyzing, and translating it into functional requirements.
- Questions related to tech stack.
- Please load the 30 records in 3 targets sequentially.
- Basic Spring Boot related questions.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on business requirement analysis and documentation for roles involving project coordination or business analysis.
- Brush up on technical stack-specific questions if applying for a technical role outside traditional coding.
- For data-related tasks, practice sequential data loading and ETL processes.
- Review Spring Boot fundamentals if the role involves Java-based backend development.
Track: SDE-2
Role: SDE-2
Overview
The SDE-2 role at Infosys targets candidates with intermediate experience, focusing on their ability to solve complex problems, understand theoretical concepts, and apply practical coding skills. The interview process includes a mix of resume-based discussions, technical rounds, and role-specific assessments like SQL queries and coding problems.
Online Assessment (OA) Format
- Platform: Not specified (Online Assessment).
- Timing: First week of August 2025.
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.
Round Breakdown
Resume Discussion
- Narrative: Discussion focused on projects listed in the resume, including challenges faced, technologies used, and project outcomes.
Technical Round
- Narrative: Questions on theoretical concepts and practical applications related to Machine Learning and ReactJS terminologies.
SQL Query Round
- Narrative: Problem to write a query to find the 5th highest salary in a database table.
- Questions Asked:
- Write a query to find the 5th highest salary in a database table.
Coding Round 1
- Narrative: Problem involving bit manipulation to determine the glowing pattern of bulbs based on the number of toggles.
- Questions Asked:
- Given a series of bulbs where each bulb glows based on the number of times a switch is toggled (n), determine the glowing pattern of the bulbs for a given number of toggles.
Coding Round 2
- Narrative: Problem involving Depth First Search (DFS) in a 2D grid to count the number of distinct warship groups (islands).
- Questions Asked:
- Given a 2D grid representing a battlefield with warships (1s) and water (0s), determine the number of distinct warship groups (islands). Warships are connected horizontally or vertically.
Operating Systems & OOP Concepts Round
- Narrative: Questions on deadlocks, their prevention, and handling mechanisms, as well as OOP concepts like inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
- Questions Asked:
- Explain deadlocks and their prevention mechanisms.
- Discuss OOP concepts: inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
Future Ambitions Round
- Narrative: Discussion on career aspirations and technologies the candidate is passionate about exploring in the future.
Preparation Tips
- SQL Queries: Practice writing complex SQL queries, especially those involving ranking and window functions.
- Coding Problems: Focus on bit manipulation, DFS in 2D grids, and algorithm optimization.
- Theoretical Concepts: Revise Machine Learning basics, ReactJS terminologies, Operating Systems, and OOP principles.
- Resume Projects: Be prepared to discuss your projects in detail, including technologies used and challenges faced.
- Deadlocks and OOP: Understand deadlock prevention mechanisms and core OOP concepts thoroughly.
Track: SDE-1 / New Grad
Role: SDE-1 / New Grad
Overview
The SDE-1 / New Grad role at Infosys is highly competitive, with a rigorous multi-stage process designed to filter candidates through a combination of technical and managerial assessments. The Online Assessment (OA) is a critical hurdle, testing foundational coding, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. The interview rounds emphasize resume-based discussions, project details, and core technical concepts.
Online Assessment (OA) Format
- Platform: Offline mode (Computer-Based Test).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Sections: 7 sections including Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English Grammar & Writing, Mathematics, and Pseudocodes.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
- Cutoffs: Sectional cutoffs are strict, and time management is critical due to the variety of topics tested.
- Selection Rate: Only 5% of candidates clear this round.
Round Breakdown
Assessment Round (OA)
- Narrative: A computer-based test divided into 7 sections with sectional cutoffs.
- Focus Areas: Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, English Grammar & Writing, Mathematics, and Pseudocodes.
Personal Interview
- Narrative: A 20-25 minute in-person interview focusing on resume-based questions, final-year project details, and managerial topics.
- Questions Asked:
- How do you handle rejections?
- How do you manage time and prioritize tasks?
- Explain your final-year project in detail.
- Why has your CGPA been declining in college?
- What is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?
- Who is a Scrum Master?
- What is Sprint Planning?
Preparation Tips
- Practice Pseudocodes: Focus on writing clean and efficient pseudocode for logical problems.
- Revise Core Subjects: Brush up on Data Structures and Algorithms, Mathematics, and English Grammar.
- Project Preparation: Be ready to explain your final-year project in detail, including challenges and outcomes.
- Managerial Topics: Understand basic SDLC, Agile methodologies, and Scrum Master roles.
- Mock Interviews: Practice explaining your thought process clearly and concisely.
Track: Staff / Principal
Role: Staff / Principal
Overview
The Staff / Principal role at Infosys is evaluated primarily on the candidate's extensive project experience and leadership in their domain. The interview process is less technical and more focused on understanding the candidate's past contributions, problem-solving approach, and alignment with Infosys' project-based work culture.
Round Breakdown
Technical Round
- Narrative: The candidate is asked to provide an overview of their previous professional projects.
- Questions Asked:
- Describe past projects you have done.
Preparation Tips
- Project Experience: Be ready to discuss your past projects in detail, including your role, challenges faced, and outcomes.
- Leadership and Impact: Highlight your contributions to project success, team leadership, and problem-solving.
- Domain Expertise: Showcase your expertise in your specific domain and how it aligns with Infosys' project requirements.
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