Software Developer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 56% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Software Developer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Skills test: 50%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
1. Communication Assessment – Tests verbal and written communication skills.
2. Game-Based Aptitude – Assesses cognitive and problem-solving abilities.
3. Technical (Coding) – Evaluates programming and problem-solving skills.
4. Technical HR – Final interview covering technical knowledge and behavioral aspects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java
First was 2 test then there was an interview.
The test was of aptitude first then there was a coding test of 1 easy question,1 medium and 1 hard. In the end an interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
5 leetcode questions you have solved recently and explain them
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai)
Interview
They had 3 assesment before the interview. Communication, Aptitude and Coding. After all this assesments, if we are shortlisted, then comes the interview process. The interview was neither easy nor difficult. They asked me a bunch of basic to intermediate questions regarding python, sql and cloud fundamentals.