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      Software Engineer Interview

      Jun 13, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      Submit your resume via Cognizant’s official careers portal, through campus drives, or employee referrals. Ensure your resume reflects relevant skills, education, certifications, and project experience 2. Online Assessments This stage typically includes: a. Communication Assessment Tests your English grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, and speaking. Common in GenC or fresher-level roles. b. Aptitude Test Includes logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, verbal ability, and data interpretation. Time-bound and moderately difficult. c. Technical Assessment For developer or engineering roles. Includes: Coding questions (usually in Java, Python, or C++) SQL queries and database logic Basic concepts from Data Structures, OOP, and sometimes OS/Networking 💻 3. Technical Interview Conducted virtually or in-person. Duration: 30–45 minutes Common topics: Data Structures and Algorithms Object-Oriented Programming concepts SQL (joins, subqueries, optimization) APIs (REST/SOAP), integrations if relevant Past projects – especially your role, challenges, and technologies used

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      It was much on java
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      Other Software Engineer Interview Reviews for Cognizant

      Software Engineer Interview

      May 15, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant

      Interview

      The interview was primarily technical, concentrating on C#, .NET, SQL, and API concepts. Questions tested understanding of core principles and practical application. The process was straightforward, professional, and focused on technical depth.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is data annotations and the example?
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      Software Engineer Interview

      May 10, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Chennai
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)

      Interview

      I applied online and got a calll back, had 4 rounds in total. first was a behavioral phone call just casual talks about your skills and when can you start working and general questions, then two coding rounds in hackerrank - was asked to code in java although the job was for python and finally HR.

      Software Engineer Interview

      Apr 26, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognizant (London, England)

      Interview

      3 rounds of interviews with a technical interview. The technical interview involved questions on Java and sql. They were mildly difficult. The first 2 rounds were not so difficult, lots of situational judgement questions