Software Developer Interview Experience - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Process
Attended this interview in the month of May 2019. Had 2 rounds.
Applied through a recruitment agency.
- Online test - Consists of C/C++/Unix concepts and data structures. Refer GATE materials to clear the written test.
- Telephonic interview.
Questions
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Online test - 20 questions - Unix internals and Data structures and 30 questions on C/C++. It had both finding the output and concept questions. If we are strong in basic concepts, we can clear it.
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Round 2 - Telephonic interview:
- Static variables/functions
- Virtual functions
- Copy constructor
- Shared pointer
- STL libraries used
- Operator overloading
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Applied Materials Software Developer role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Success Rate
Applied Materials's interview process for their Software Developer roles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Applied Materials's Software Developer interview process in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Applied Materials Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Work-life BalanceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaApril 21, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance. A better place to work.Cons: No cons as of now.
- 5.0Best Place For FreshersSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 18, 2025Pros: Best workplace to work for freshers.Cons: Nothing as of now. I didn't experience anything.
- 1.0Not a good placeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeRehovot, Central District, IsraelJune 24, 2025Pros: Nice people. At least most of them.Cons: Lots of inner politics, outdated tech stack, and below-average pay.
