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Sutherland Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 30 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.5 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
73.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sutherland.

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Software Engineer

Engineering · half a year ago

Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview process at Sutherland is generally well-structured but can feel challenging depending on how clearly you explain your answers. Interviewers tend to focus on how well you understand your work and how effectively you communicate your experience. If you are able to explain your projects, responsibilities, and technical concepts clearly and in detail, the process becomes much easier. However, if explanations are unclear or lack depth, the interview may feel difficult. Overall, the experience is fair and positive, and it mainly evaluates your practical knowledge and communication skills.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your specialization and what you know about it?
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Sutherland

Software Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process involved several stages, but unfortunately, the company tends to ghost candidates afterward, neither informing them of rejection nor selection. It's puzzling why HR resorts to ghosting after actively engaging candidates until the interview stage.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you discuss your prior work experience?
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Sutherland

Software Engineer

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Technical Behavioral

I applied via NxtWave placement and got an assessment after a week with 1 easy and 1 medium DSA question. After about a month, HR called to set up a Technical Interview-L1, covering OOPs, SQL, string reverse, OS, computer networks, and projects. A week later, I had a Managerial Interview-L2 focusing on OOPs, Computer Networks, projects, and my experience.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Can you write a SQL query to find students whose marks are above the average?
  • How would you write a program to reverse a string?
  • Explain concepts in Computer Networks such as OSI, TCP, HTTP, and subnetting.

Sutherland Software Engineer Interview Questions

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What are the key differences between SQL and NoSQL databases?

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Can you write a SQL query to find students whose marks are above the average?

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Explain concepts in Computer Networks such as OSI, TCP, HTTP, and subnetting.

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Can you explain the concepts of circuit breakers and load balancers within the context of Spring Boot microservices?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 30 Sutherland interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 41.3%
Behavioral 41.3%
Coding 14.3%
Group 1.6%
Presentation 1.6%

Interview difficulty

Easy 23.3%
Average 66.7%
Difficult 10%

Candidate experience

Positive 73.3%
Negative 20%
Neutral 6.7%