Dell

Round 0 — Online Assessment The OA consisted of two DSA coding problems along with MCQs from core CS subjects. From this round, 11 candidates were shortlisted for interviews. Round 1 — Technical Interview This round focused mainly on DSA and project knowledge. The first problem was maximum sum subarray, which I solved using Kadane’s algorithm. The interviewer asked if it could be optimized further; I mentioned that my DSA practice had covered graphs and DP but not segment-tree variants. The second problem was a topological sort, which I solved correctly. Both questions were from well-known practice material, and after this the interviewer asked a few questions about my project work. Since the discussion went well, I was moved directly to the next round. Round 2 — Techno-Managerial Interview This round was a mix of managerial and technical topics. The interviewer asked scenario-based questions such as handling team conflict, dealing with an unfamiliar codebase, and my approach if assigned to testing. On the technical side, he asked about: Technologies used in my DevOps project Workflow of features I implemented How JWT authentication works Pod communication How load balancers distribute traffic A few basics from computer networks I answered most questions well, and the conversation lasted about 40 minutes. Round 3 — HR Interview The final round covered general HR topics: academics, favorite subject, reasons for choosing CSE, family background, and college experience. It was a simple and comfortable discussion. Result Two candidates were selected, and I was fortunate to be one of them. Key Takeaways Complete Striver’s DSA sheet Know your resume and projects thoroughly Maintain confidence throughout the process