Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Role: Software Engineer Full Time

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: May 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Not Specified (Process suggests potential offer)

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: OOP concepts, MYSQL, String Manipulation, API Development, SQL, System Design, Behavioral, Work Culture, Salary.

Experience:

This interview experience for a Software Engineer Full Time role at Commonwealth Bank of Australia was shared in May 2024. The process typically begins with a screening call from the hiring manager.

Round 1: Technical Interview 1 (1 hour approx.)

• Self Introduction
• Brief resume projects explanation
• Questions from OOP concepts
• MYSQL query writing (scenario-based, screen share)
• Program on string manipulation (screen share)
• Few generic questions from projects done in the previous company

Suggestions: Go through the resume and explain it briefly, including the tech stack. Ask questions for edge cases and think out loud. The panel usually includes two senior engineers and a hiring manager.

Round 2: Technical Interview 2 (1.5 hours approx.)

• Self Introduction
• Brief resume project explanation
• Pseudo code writing for API development with SQL writing

Suggestions: Think out loud, know the basic syntax, and try writing pseudo code. The panel comprises one senior staff engineer and a senior hiring manager.

Round 3: Managerial Round (0.5 hours approx.)

• Discussion on role and responsibility
• Work culture

Suggestions: Don't set over expectations and show interest in learning new things. Only the Hiring Manager was on call.

Round 4: HR Round (15-20 minutes)

• Salary and perks discussion

Suggestion: Get some knowledge about the company and their pay scale for the role being offered. The overall interview process took 3-4 weeks, with the offer release 3-4 weeks after the HR round.