Software Engineer (SE) / Senior Software Engineer (SSE)
Interview Date
July 19, 2024
Result
Offered (SSE)
Difficulty
Medium to Medium-Hard
Rounds
3 rounds
Drive Type
Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: Not Specified
Interview Date: July 19, 2024
Interview Type: Full-Time
Result: Offered (SSE)
Difficulty: Medium to Medium-Hard
Rounds: 3 rounds
Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms (LeetCode Mediums, Trie), Behavioral, General Tech Talk
This candidate, with 3 years of experience, interviewed for a Software Engineer (SE) position and was ultimately offered a Senior Software Engineer (SSE) role.
Round 1 (DSA): This round involved solving two LeetCode medium-level questions. The interviewer emphasized writing readable and commented code, ensuring the solution was functional.
Round 2 (DSA): This round presented one LeetCode Medium-Hardish question. The candidate opted for a more efficient but complex approach using a Trie data structure, though the interviewer seemed to anticipate a simpler, more brute-force-like solution.
Round 3 (Hiring Manager - HM): This round focused on the candidate's motivation to join Eightfold.ai, discussions about the company's values, and general technical conversations.
Overall Experience: The candidate received an offer for the Senior Software Engineer (SSE) position after successfully completing the three interview rounds.