HCL·Software Engineer

HCL Software Engineer interview experience

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Positive

ChennaiPosted Jan 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I applied through the campus placement route and got shortlisted after aptitude and communication tests.

Once I moved into the interview phase, everything felt relatively organized and friendly, and the panel didn’t make the experience feel intimidating. The whole process felt like it was trying to match my fundamentals to what they needed.

My technical discussions were straightforward and centered on core programming ideas, plus details from my projects. I had to explain what I’d done and connect it back to basic concepts, and the interviewers stayed warm and engaged throughout. There was also an HR conversation toward the end that felt like a quick fit-check rather than a stressful

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