System Engineer interview process usually begins with an online assessment that tests aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, pseudocode, and sometimes basic coding or technical questions. Candidates who clear the test are shortlisted for a technical and HR interview, which generally lasts around 20–30 minutes. In the interview, the interviewer often starts with self-introduction and questions about your education, projects, internship, and resume. Technical questions are usually asked from core IT subjects such as OOP concepts, DBMS, SQL, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, programming languages mentioned in the resume, and basic coding logic. Interviewers may also ask scenario-based or project-related questions to check understanding and communication.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Infosys (Bengaluru) in Nov 2025
Interview
1) Interview was quite positive
2) HR was supportive and has answered most of the queries
3) But slight glitches in the online job portal which could have been resolved but not quite satisfied with online portal to upload documents.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Basic aptitude even a novice can solve it
English grammar test this was almost similar to my school days.
My Infosys System Engineer interview experience was good and moderately difficult. The interview mainly focused on communication skills, programming basics, project explanation, and confidence. The interviewers were friendly and asked questions related to Python, DBMS, OOPs concepts, and problem-solving abilities.