ADCI - Karnataka Software Engineer Interview Experience: a Java, React, SQL, and DevOps assignment

My path began with an assignment that mixed Java depth, React, some SQL, and a smaller DevOps component. It was substantial and felt designed to test end-to-end reasoning rather than isolated coding.

The next step was a paper-based written problem-solving round. I was rejected there, and I felt circumstances played a part alongside technical ability. I had traveled a long way for the interview and had not been able to prepare as well as I needed, so I could not bring the focus I wanted to the paper round.

There was no offer. The process felt serious and engineering-heavy, but the timing and travel cost made it harder for me to perform at my best. I left seeing how much non-technical constraints can affect an interview outcome.

Location: Hyderābād. Overall feedback: positive. Offer status: no offer.