Aria

Role: Backend Software Engineer (Golang)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Not Specified

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 2 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design (HLD, LLD), Project Discussion

Experience:

The candidate was contacted by a recruiter via Naukri for a backend role in Bangalore. The process was briefed as 3 rounds.

Round 1 (DSA + Core Concepts): This round lasted for 1 hour.

• Question 1: An easy problem on Binary Search: Find Minimum in Rotated Sorted Array.
• Question 2: A medium-level DSA problem: Insert Delete GetRandom O(1).
• Followed by an in-depth discussion on the internal working of HashMap.

The candidate received positive feedback for this round, and the second round was scheduled.

Round 2 (HLD + LLD + Project Discussion): This round lasted for 90 minutes.

• Deep dive into the architecture of the candidate's current project.
• LLD of a Parking Lot system with a focus on core entities, classes, and concurrency handling.

Again, the candidate received positive feedback a week later. They were informed that the final round would be confirmed soon. However, after two weeks of silence and multiple follow-ups, the candidate was informed that the position had been filled, likely by a candidate already in Bangalore who could attend an in-person round. The candidate found the lack of transparency and prolonged delays disheartening.