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HCL Software Engineer interview experience

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NoidaPosted Oct 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview process started with a very structured technical assessment before I even reached the manager discussion.

In the first technical round, there were a lot of Java-focused questions along with SQL and some web basics like HTML/CSS and JavaScript. The sheer number of items was what stood out most—it felt like a test of breadth and stamina as much as knowledge.

After clearing that, I moved into a manager round that still stayed technical. They asked Java questions again, but framed them around how I think and how I explain. There was also a resume-and-introduction style moment where I had to talk about myself, which made the flow feel more like a real conversation than a pure quiz.

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