Principal Software Development Engineer Interview Questions

10,171 principal software development engineer interview questions shared by candidates

In technical rounds, questions were mostly to judge java coding skills, problem solving skills, design skills, any important functionality you delivered in your current project, etc. eg. Two threads, one printing odd numbers, another printing even numbers. Run them in such a way, output comes as 1,2,3,4,... in order.
avatar

Principal Software Engineer

Interviewed at SAP

4.2
Oct 4, 2015

In technical rounds, questions were mostly to judge java coding skills, problem solving skills, design skills, any important functionality you delivered in your current project, etc. eg. Two threads, one printing odd numbers, another printing even numbers. Run them in such a way, output comes as 1,2,3,4,... in order.

1. 4 rods arranged into a diamond shape mechanism. A load is placed at one joint. Indicate the forces/stresses in each rod. Can you optimise the rods to improve material usage. 2. A disposable cutting tool for tissue and cartilage. Give some examples of how you would power the movement of this cutter. 3. How would you design the dosage system of a dry powder inhaler. 4. How would you mount an LCD display into a housing
avatar

Principal Engineer

Interviewed at Cambridge Consultants

4.2
Dec 22, 2015

1. 4 rods arranged into a diamond shape mechanism. A load is placed at one joint. Indicate the forces/stresses in each rod. Can you optimise the rods to improve material usage. 2. A disposable cutting tool for tissue and cartilage. Give some examples of how you would power the movement of this cutter. 3. How would you design the dosage system of a dry powder inhaler. 4. How would you mount an LCD display into a housing

Viewing 1271 - 1280 interview questions

Glassdoor has 10,171 interview questions and reports from Principal software development engineer interviews. Prepare for your interview. Get hired. Love your job.