HCLTech·Software Engineer

HCLTech Software Engineer interview experience

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ChennaiPosted May 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I interviewed for a Software Engineer role at HCL Tech, and the journey felt average overall with a multi-round Java/DSA focus over a couple of weeks to a few months.

Virtual recruiter/intro screen — I introduced myself and discussed my background; in some cases it was a short chat that focused heavily on communication.
Technical round 1 (Java basics + DSA) — I was asked Java fundamentals and solved DSA questions; sometimes there was a mix of aptitude/technical prompts.
Technical round 2 (Java + harder coding/logic) — I handled additional programming questions and Java concepts; difficulty was described as a step up from the first technical round.
HR / communication round — I was evaluated on communication, project discussion, and

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