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.