Gartner

Role: SDE - 1

College: B.Tech from Tier-3 College (CSE)

Interview Date: 12 Aug 2021 (Online Coding), 26 Aug 2021 (Round 2), 31 Aug 2021 (Round 3)

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Easy (Round 1 & 2), Medium (Round 3)

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, OOPS, AWS, SQL, System Design, Algorithms, Dynamic Programming

Experience:

This candidate applied for an SDE - 1 role at Gartner via LinkedIn and the Gartner Careers portal in 2021. The profile was shortlisted for an online test after 15 days. The candidate was rejected because the role required hands-on experience in Data Structures, and they were not well-versed in these skills.

Round 1: Online Coding Interview (90 minutes, Easy)
This round consisted of 2 coding problems.

• Coding Problem 1: Valid Parentheses (Easy).
• Coding Problem 2: Rod cutting problem (Moderate).

Round 2: Video Call (60 minutes, Easy)
This round involved 2 coding problems.

• Coding Problem: Longest Substring Without Repeating Characters (Moderate).

Round 3: Video Call (90 minutes, Medium)
This round included 4 coding problems. Specific questions were not detailed.

Preparation Tips: The candidate advised crafting a precise resume, familiarizing oneself with current project details, and engaging in hands-on coding practice. They also suggested not shying away from asking interviewers questions to demonstrate active engagement.