Siemens Software Engineer interview experience

I was asked about core C++ topics like copy constructors, smart pointers, dangling pointers, pointer arithmetic, and OOP fundamentals including inheritance and polymorphism. The questions also covered encapsulation concepts.

Then it shifted toward data structures and problem-solving, including DSA topics such as linked lists and queues, plus questions tied back to projects. It felt like the interviewer wanted proof that I understood both the language mechanics and how to apply them.

I didn’t receive an offer. Still, the technical bar felt clear and grounded in fundamentals rather than vague