JFrog

Role: SSE

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: December 20, 2021

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Rounds: 3 technical rounds

Topics Asked: Java Concepts, Multithreading, BlockingQueue Implementation, Cache Design, System Design

Experience:

This candidate interviewed for a Senior Software Engineer (SSE) role in Bangalore. The process consisted of three technical rounds, with an HR round mentioned but not completed.

• Round 1 (Informational): A 30-minute discussion covering JFrog's work, the candidate's role, and their experience. This round reportedly went well.
• Round 2: Focused on basic Multithreading questions, Java concepts, and the implementation of a BlockingQueue. This round also went well.
• Round 3 (Onsite Israel): A system design round where the candidate was asked to design a basic cache for multithreading. Specific requirements included shared reads, blocked writes, and handling expiration times. This round was also reported to have gone well, and the interviewer indicated a subsequent HR round.

After a week, the candidate received a rejection email without the HR round taking place. They speculated the rejection might be due to a 2-month notice period, which had been disclosed to HR before the interviews. The overall experience was described as "Very Bad" due to the time commitment and unclear rejection reason.