Samsung Electronics software engineer candidates report an online coding assessment, technical interviews on data structures, OOP and projects, and an HR conversation. Some also describe in-office coding tests or a full onsite loop.
$147K
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$185K
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3-6 rounds
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The Samsung Electronics Software Engineer interview varies a lot by team and location, so treat the reports below as a range rather than one fixed loop. Most candidates describe an online coding assessment first, usually on HackerRank. One recent candidate faced a three-hour DSA assessment where all 50 test cases mattered. Another reported three problems on dynamic programming and math. A third described a take-home task with LeetCode Easy-to-Medium array problems.
Technical interviews then tend to go beyond solving a puzzle. Several candidates were asked to walk through past projects in detail. Others report OOP concepts, arrays, linked lists, trees and hashmap-versus-linked-hashmap differences. One candidate had to write algorithms out in a phone screen that ran well over an hour. A candidate who was asked to code a DFS grid-search problem said the interviewer pushed on time complexity even though the tests passed, so practice stating complexity out loud.
A few reports go further. One candidate described advanced and pro-level coding tests taken in the office under security protocols. Another described a three-hour on-site coding session and a group discussion. On the onsite side, candidates mention a full day with four interviewers that included binary search, a string problem and a fulfillment system design discussion. One candidate faced a video-upload platform design question and was asked to think about architecture before language features. A low-level C exercise involving GPIO and register bits also appeared once, so firmware-adjacent teams may test differently.
Behavioral and HR conversations usually close the loop. Candidates mention motivation for Samsung, relocation and commitment, and resume follow-ups. Three candidates report slow or absent communication after a stage, so keep other options moving while you wait.
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The interview process felt well-structured and focused on understanding both technical competency and fit. I started with an online assessment that included basic DSA questions—not trivial, but approachable if you've done consistent practice. They also asked about projects listed on my resume, which meant I had to be ready to go deep on anything I'd highlighted.
Then came the in-person rounds. The hiring manager and team members asked behavioral questions, most of which centered on my background and motivation: why I applied for the role, what my capstone project was, what my specific role was in team projects, and what I'd done outside of coursework—internships, research, volunteer work. The managerial round was mostly informal and felt more like a conversation about future goals and fit with the team's culture.
One pattern I noticed across all the interviewers was an emphasis on demonstrated learning and initiative. They wanted to know not just what you'd done, but how you reflected on it and what you'd learned. They also seemed to value candidates from reputed colleges, though that wasn't stated explicitly. The whole process conveyed that they're looking for people with solid fundamentals, genuine interest in the role, and some evidence of growth beyond just academics. The technical bar was moderate for entry-level roles, but the behavioral and cultural fit questions were just as important to the final decision.
Prep tip from this candidate
Be ready to deep-dive into every project on your resume and explain your specific contributions and what you learned; also prepare concrete examples of how you've handled conflicts or grown from failure, as behavioral questions weigh heavily alongside technical skills.
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Featured question at Samsung Electronics
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates typically report a timed or take-home coding screen first. Descriptions include several medium-level algorithm problems, three dynamic programming and math problems, array manipulation at LeetCode Easy-to-Medium level, and one three-hour DSA test where every test case had to pass. Prepare for speed and full correctness.
Two candidates describe longer coding sessions beyond the online screen. One reports advanced and pro-level tests taken in the office under security protocols, each harder than the last. Another describes a three-hour on-site problem plus a group discussion. This stage may not apply to every team or location.
Candidates report resume and project deep dives combined with OOP and data structure questions, such as arrays, linked lists, trees, and hashmap versus linked hashmap. One phone screen expected written algorithms and ran over an hour, and another interviewer pressed on time complexity. Be ready to explain your own design decisions.
Some candidates describe a longer onsite. One reports a full day with four interviewers mixing binary search, string problems, fulfillment system design and behavioral questions. Another describes coding on paper plus a video-upload platform design. A third reports five rounds plus a hiring manager conversation. Expect this to vary by team.
Several candidates end with an HR or manager conversation covering motivation for Samsung, background and general fit. One candidate was asked about relocation and long-term commitment. Communication after interviews was inconsistent for some candidates, with reports of long silences, so plan to follow up politely.
