SDE-2
Interview Date
April 27, 2023 (Round 1)
Result
Rejected
Difficulty
Medium
Rounds
3 rounds (2 technical, 1 managerial)
Drive Type
Full-Time
Topics asked
Detailed experience
College: DTU
Interview Date: April 27, 2023 (Round 1)
Interview Type: Full-Time
Result: Rejected
Difficulty: Medium
Rounds: 3 rounds (2 technical, 1 managerial)
Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java 8, SQL, Spring Boot, System Design, Fundamentals
The candidate applied for an SDE-2 profile on LinkedIn and was shortlisted for the interview. The total process involved 3 rounds: two technical rounds and one managerial round.
Round 1 (Online Coding Interview): This round lasted 60 minutes and was described as a tricky fundamental discussion with 2 coding questions. One specific coding problem mentioned was "Balanced parentheses" (moderate difficulty). The candidate was able to answer most questions and solve the coding problems.
Round 2: This round also lasted 60 minutes. The interviewer asked 1 system design problem.
The candidate was rejected after these rounds. Preparation tips included: preparing fundamental theory well, practicing easy and medium-level questions, and thoroughly reviewing the resume. Good knowledge of Java 8, especially threading, was emphasized.