Interview Experience – Autodesk (Software Development Intern – 6 Months)
Interview Mode: Virtual
Internship Duration: 6 months
Total Rounds: 3(Eliminatory)
Round 1: Online Assessment
The interview process started with an online assessment conducted on Scaler. which consisted of four coding questions.
Difficulty level:
2 questions were relatively easy
2 questions were quite challenging (in my opinion)
After clearing the online assessment, there was a resume shortlisting round.
Technical Interview – Round 1 (Eliminatory)
This was the first technical interview round.
Although the job description mentioned C++, React, TypeScript, and JavaScript, the interview focused entirely on C++.
Questions Asked:
Reverse a string using C++
In-depth questions on C++ pointers, including:
Use of * (dereference operator)
Difference between pointer to const vs const pointer
Why pointers are used and how they work internally
The interviewer first asked about my proficiency in C++ and then required me to code exclusively in C++. While I am more comfortable and proficient in Python, my knowledge of advanced C++ concepts (especially pointers) was limited, which caused some confusion during the discussion.
The interviewer seemed primarily interested in strong fundamentals of C++, rather than other technologies mentioned in the job requirements.
Outcome
I was rejected after Round 1, so Round 2 did not take place.
Overall Experience
In my opinion, I was not the right fit for the role based on the interviewer’s expectations, as the interview heavily emphasized deep C++ fundamentals, whereas my strengths lie more in Python and other technologies.
That said, the interview process was structured, and the expectations were clear during the interview itself.
