Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Developer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Software Developer according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 100%
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It was smooth and no issues were faced during the entire interview process. HR handled it pretty well and the interviewers were forthcoming and honest. All in all, a good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked questions on algorithms and current work scope
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant in Apr 2025
Interview
Easy to medium oops dsa concept project related questions
Soft skills questions
3 steps
Online assessment after that communication assessment and then in person interview with you and your family health issue that's why I
First online exam, basic questions about code and a video recording about some behavioral questions. then one on one interview, with technical and behavioral. Questions about Java and basic coding interviews.