Zomato

Role: SDE-1

College: Not Specified (On-Campus)

Interview Date: 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds (after Online Assessment)

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Operating Systems, DBMS, OOPS, basic Computer Networks, Projects

Experience:

This candidate had three rounds of interviews with Zomato after successfully passing an Online Assessment (coding + MCQ).

Round 1 (Technical - 1 hour): This round started with a detailed discussion about the candidate's internship experience. Following this, two coding problems and one puzzle were given to solve within the hour.

Round 2 (Technical - 2 hours): This was a lengthy round focusing heavily on projects. The interviewer asked for a detailed explanation of the candidate's three projects, including the system design aspects within those projects. Questions on Operating Systems were also asked.

Round 3 (HR - 15 minutes): The final round was a brief conversational chat with HR.

Suggestions: The candidate emphasizes the importance of being proficient in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), having a clear understanding of one's projects, exhibiting confidence, and possessing strong fundamentals in Computer Science subjects like Operating Systems, DBMS, OOPS, and basic Computer Networks.