JFrog

Role: SRE 2

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: January 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time (Referral)

Result: Selected (HR round pending)

Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Rounds: 3 technical rounds + HR round

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, Cloud Computing, Networking, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Components, System Design, Managerial Questions

Experience:

This candidate interviewed for an SRE 2 position at JFrog in Bangalore, having applied through a referral. The interview process involved three technical rounds, followed by an HR round which was pending at the time of the experience sharing.

• Round 1 (DSA): This round was purely focused on Data Structures and Algorithms. The candidate was asked three coding questions and successfully answered all of them. One specific question mentioned was "Number of subarrays having even product" (counting total subarrays with an even product, including an optimized approach that considers odd numbers).
• Round 2 (Networking & Cloud Computing): This round primarily focused on cloud-related questions and scalability topics. Questions specifically covered networking, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Round 3 (Managerial): This round involved questions about the candidate's current experience and the technology stack they were working on.
• HR Round: The final HR round was pending.

Preparation Tips: The candidate advised focusing heavily on DSA, as it's the most crucial aspect and typically forms the first round. They also recommended concentrating on networking, Docker, and Kubernetes. Having strong projects on the resume, such as live websites, and ensuring excellent problem-solving skills for the initial rounds were also highlighted. Resumes should be one page, detailing contributions to notable MNC projects.