I applied online. I interviewed at Giesecke+Devrient in Feb 2026
Interview
This interview process is deeply flawed. I answered most of the questions correctly. Candidates are evaluated against a rigid system that only rewards answers matching predefined options, even for open-ended design questions where multiple valid approaches exist.
Well-reasoned, constraint-driven answers are penalized if they don’t align with the tool’s expected wording or structure. This reduces complex problem-solving to keyword matching and completely misses how real engineering and design decisions are made.
The final score did not reflect actual ability or reasoning. If this company is serious about hiring strong talent, this interview format needs a major rethink.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
abstract design question for a highly concurrent and a highly throughput system
I interviewed at Giesecke+Devrient (Gurgaon, Haryana)
Interview
Interview process took really long otherwise interview was easy. Total of 4 rounds happened in which one was face to face.
The office location and infrastructure isn’t up to the mark
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Giesecke+Devrient (Pune) in Dec 2021
Interview
First there will be an online test based on c++ queations
Then technical interview with the Team lead
Later interview with the Manager .
Finally HR discussion mostly to finalize the offer
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
MFC related basic questions
c++ basic to advanced questions