Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Cognizant with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 69% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 267 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Cognizant overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Cognizant as a Software Engineer according to 267 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 25%
Skills test: 18%
Phone interview: 12%
Background check: 12%
Personality test: 8%
Presentation: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Group panel interview: 7%
Drug test: 2%
Other: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Cognizant
Interview
Worst company I've ever seen in my life. they don't know how to conduct the Interviews. No proper plan. They scheduled time at 10 o'clock, I reached there on time and I submitted the resume. there was huge crowd they called approx 1000. they didn't inform us this is walk-in. I reached there on time and I got the time for first round at 7:30 P.M. in between this time they never announced that we can go for lunch or snacks, We also can't go anywhere because every 30-45 min one person is coming and calling with name. I'll suggest never go for interview in CTS specially in weekends, if it is on week days than only go there. They are behaving us like labour. Please don't join in CTS also because they don't have proper management.
Other Software Engineer Interview Reviews for Cognizant
Great interview experience. The interviewers were friendly, professional, and supportive. Whenever I couldn't answer a question, they patiently explained the expected approach and concepts, making the discussion comfortable, informative, and encouraging throughout.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Jun 2026
Interview
only one round of technical interview for senior position, and hr execution was not proper, they didn;t connect when needed and no proper negotiation of salary either since shortlisting for interview
The interview was primarily technical, concentrating on C#, .NET, SQL, and API concepts. Questions tested understanding of core principles and practical application. The process was straightforward, professional, and focused on technical depth.