Senior SWE
Interview Date
February 7, 2024
Result
Rejected
Difficulty
Hard
Rounds
Multiple rounds (Panel interview)
Drive Type
Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: Not Specified
Interview Date: February 7, 2024
Interview Type: Full-Time
Result: Rejected
Difficulty: Hard
Rounds: Multiple rounds (Panel interview)
Topics Asked: Conceptual questions, Resume-based questions, Operating Systems (OS structure, low-level programming), LeetCode questions (1 to 3 medium-level in 45 minutes).
The candidate underwent a panel interview for a Senior SWE position at Nvidia. Each round consisted of a mix of conceptual questions, resume discussions, OS questions, and LeetCode problems. The expectation was to solve 1 to 3 medium-level LeetCode questions in 45 minutes. The candidate managed to solve most questions optimally within time but ran out of time in one interview. There was no system design round. The candidate noted that one interviewer had a thick accent, leading to wasted time clarifying the problem statement. A compile error on HackerRank also consumed valuable time. Despite receiving good feedback from the recruiter, no offer was extended. The candidate emphasized the need for perfection in the current job market and strong knowledge of OS structure and low-level programming.