I recently appeared for the Autodesk SDE Intern on-campus interview process. The process consisted of 2 technical rounds followed by a managerial round. The main focus of the interviews was on C++ and core OOP concepts. The interviewers went quite deep into OOP, including topics like polymorphism (compile-time vs runtime), virtual functions, object memory, constructors/destructors, and concepts like friend functions. They were not just looking for definitions but expected clear understanding with examples and internal working. There were also a few coding questions, mostly of easy to medium difficulty, where clean implementation using STL was expected. The focus was more on writing correct and structured code rather than solving very difficult problems. Some discussion around projects was also there, where I was asked to explain my work and design decisions. The interviewer expected clarity and honesty in explaining the project. Overall, the process was more focused on strong fundamentals in C++ and OOP rather than advanced DSA. I would recommend preparing OOP concepts thoroughly and being confident about whatever is mentioned in your resume. Interview difficulty: Moderate

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.