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JAVA Java Developer Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 23 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
73.9% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at JAVA.

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Junior Java Developer

Engineering · a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

For this Junior Java Developer role, we're looking for candidates with basic Java knowledge. Ideally, you'll have a degree in CS or a related field, or similar experience. Experience with internships or personal projects is a plus, as is familiarity with tools like Git, Maven, and IDEs such as IntelliJ or Eclipse.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • When are you available to start, and what are your salary expectations?
  • Do you have work authorization?
  • Could you provide some details about your general background?
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Java Developer

Engineering

Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding

You'll get an email to set up the interview. If you pass the phone interview, you'll be invited for an onsite interview. The interviewer will mostly ask about the IC compiler and design compiler placement and routing tool. They also want you to know the cadence Encounter tool completely.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • What is IC compiler?
  • What is the design compiler placement and routing tool?
  • Can you explain the cadence Encounter tool in detail?
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Senior Java Developer

Engineering

Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral

The interview had 2 rounds focusing on Java and Angular. It also included some logical questions related to my project experience and a basic coding question. Questions covered HashMaps, ArrayLists, the entire collection framework, and the working of maps and threads.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about Maps and collections.
  • Discuss threads.
  • Explain data structures.

JAVA Java Developer Interview Questions

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Can you reverse a string without using any built-in methods?

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What is the design compiler placement and routing tool?

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Can you explain Java compilers such as JVM, JRE, and JIT?

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Can you explain what a functional interface is in Java?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 23 JAVA interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 51%
Behavioral 22.4%
Coding 22.4%
Other 2%
System Design 2%

Interview difficulty

Easy 39.1%
Average 43.5%
Difficult 17.4%

Candidate experience

Neutral 21.7%
Positive 73.9%
Negative 4.3%