I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Volvo Group (Bengaluru) in Sep 2023
Interview
Technical round - ok
HR round - ok
Architecture and Design round - tough
Overall it was fine. I didn't feel fully prepared for architecture round, one must know not just language but also how the application works and data flows.
It was a very practical interview, focused on designing and critical evaluation of a task at hand rather than theoretical questions around algorithms and data structures. Also they looked into testing knowledge if you are testing what you implement as a practice
The process was an exception of what usually happens. The first interview was done with the Manager and 30 minutes after we started, he asked how much he would have to offer for me to go work for Volvo.
Instead of the tedious usual process that can take up to a month or more, the hiring was done in a matter of days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A lot of questions regarding previous experience and if I would be confident with the tech stack that was needed for the project
Went smooth and well.. It's a virtual interview, one round of technical, manager and hr. Interviewer is polite and manger round also smooth. Had a long discussion with HR before accepting offer.
