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      Software Engineer Interview

      Apr 22, 2015
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Cognex in Apr 2014

      Interview

      First he asked me about my future plan after graduating, what do I want to do specifically? Then he describe me about Cognex, what is Cognex doing. At last, he asked me what kind of courses had I taken? Such as Algorithm, Data Structure (computer science related courses), electrical engineering courses etc. He also ask me a question on C++ pointer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe the process of a C++ statement: *a++ = *b++
      1 Answer
      1

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      Software Developer Interview

      Jul 21, 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognex

      Interview

      very smooth. no tricky question were asked. overall i had a really good experience. if you want to be in this company as a software developer, practice coding questions. It typically involves application submission, initial screening, interviews (which may include phone, video, or in-person meetings), and potentially assessments or background checks.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Software Engineer Interview

      Sep 21, 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Natick, MA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cognex (Natick, MA)

      Interview

      the interview process is easy. it has 3 rounds ; 1. Interview with recruiting hr 2. technical round with team lead - go through your resume 3. technical round with team

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Hash algorithm to search number of alphabets in a string. prepare const pointer throughly
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      Software Engineer Interview

      Apr 11, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Natick, MA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognex (Natick, MA) in Feb 2023

      Interview

      Discussed my experience and some coding questions, as well as why I am interested in the position and my expectation. It was smooth and the interview team was very nice and helpful

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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