NetLogic Microsystems Interview Questions
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NetLogic Microsystems
Applications Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding
I applied to this company online. A few days later, they invited me for a short onsite interview. I made sure everything on my resume was solid and focused on the requirements listed for the position. However, that still wasn't enough to answer some unexpected questions. I'd advise future candidates to pay attention not just to the basics but also to practical skills related to the job they're applying for.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Regarding variable scope, how can you maintain a variable in memory after its parent function has concluded?
- In the context of your project, explain the processor's operation through the MIPS five-step pipeline.
NetLogic Microsystems
Verification Engineer
Senior Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding Presentation
HR initially called me and mentioned the group director would review my resume for fit. Then the director called and we talked on the phone. He was satisfied so HR called me in for an onsite. It was about 5.5 hours long, I talked to 5 people, and it was all technical. A couple of days later, the director called me in to discuss the role, asked some technical questions, and explained the group's work. Three days after that, HR called me in with an offer.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you write some black box RTL in Verilog?
- Could you explain the complete verification cycle for testing a specific block?
NetLogic Microsystems
Design Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
It started with a quick phone screen to go over my resume. Then, there was a small group of interviews. I had four 45-minute one-on-one sessions with technical team members and the manager. They asked about my past work and also technical stuff like RTL coding for state machines, timing analysis, and CPU pipelining/stalls. They also asked about blocking vs. non-blocking assignments in Verilog RTL. The team was friendly, and the vibe was pretty relaxed and comfy. It took about two weeks for them to get back to me after the interviews; I sent an email to check in and found out I wasn't selected.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you draw a state diagram and provide the Verilog RTL code for a soda vending machine, including functionality for counting money, dispensing a drink, and providing change?
- Describe the four fundamental phases of a CPU pipeline, explain its operation, identify potential slowdowns, and discuss solutions for these issues.
NetLogic Microsystems
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Technical
The interview wasn't too difficult. The manager wanted to see if I could write a C code, like inserting a linked list. Then, an engineer reviewed my resume and gave me a C test. I had to read C code and explain what it did. Be ready for C code questions like finding out if the machine is big endian or little endian. Reversing a linked list is also a common question.
Confirmed questions1 question
- The interview questions were not very surprising.
NetLogic Microsystems Interview Questions
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“What is the maximum size of a FIFO given TR, TW, and TEN?”
Read reports →“Could you explain trace return loss?”
Read reports →“When designing an adder using a standard cell library, what cell types are required, and what is the typical number of levels within each cell?”
Read reports →“Can you write some black box RTL in Verilog?”
Read reports →“Describe the four fundamental phases of a CPU pipeline, explain its operation, identify potential slowdowns, and discuss solutions for these issues.”
Read report →“Regarding variable scope, how can you maintain a variable in memory after its parent function has concluded?”
Read report →“Could you explain the complete verification cycle for testing a specific block?”
Read report →“Could you draw a state diagram and provide the Verilog RTL code for a soda vending machine, including functionality for counting money, dispensing a drink, and providing change?”
Read report →“Can you explain TDR response?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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