HCLTech·Software Engineer

HCLTech Software Engineer interview experience

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Medium

Positive

ChennaiPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I went through an HCL Tech Software Engineer process that stayed relatively manageable, with a strong emphasis on explaining projects and core theory rather than intense coding.

Communication + project discussion — I started with introductions and then walked through my projects and how I developed my skills.
Technical round (core concepts) — I was asked deeper follow-ups on topics I started with, moving from basics toward more detail.
Coding/assessment component (where included) — In some versions, there was a resume-based technical check or a test tied to my earlier work.
Role-specific technical conversation (application/system depth) — I discussed practical concerns like error handling, API versioning, concurrency/performance, and

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