Software Engineer
Interview Date
October 2023
Result
Selected
Difficulty
Medium
Rounds
4 rounds
Drive Type
Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: Not Specified
Interview Date: October 2023
Interview Type: Full-Time
Result: Selected
Difficulty: Medium
Rounds: 4 rounds
Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, OOPS, Behavioral
The candidate applied for the Software Engineer role via LinkedIn. A recruiter reached out within a week.
Round 1 (Technical Phone Screen): A coding question on arrays, similar to LeetCode Medium. Optimization of the solution was expected.
Round 2 (Coding): Two coding questions were asked. One focused on graphs (DFS/BFS) and the other on strings. Both were LeetCode Medium-Hard difficulty.
Round 3 (System Design): The task involved designing a URL shortener or a rate limiter, with a strong focus on scalability and reliability.
Round 4 (Behavioral/Managerial): Questions covered teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and motivations for joining Coinbase.
Tips: Strong Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) knowledge is a must. Practice system design thoroughly. Be honest and confident during behavioral rounds.