Increff

Role: SDE1 - Backend Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: May 21, 2024

Interview Type: Not Specified

Result: Not Specified

Difficulty: Not Specified

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, Backend Technologies, Databases, APIs, Server-side

Experience:

The journey to secure a Software Development Engineer 1 (SDE1) position at Increff involved three main rounds.

Round 1: Application Shortlisting

The process began with the submission of a resume and cover letter.

Round 2: Technical Round Based on DSA

This online round focused on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), testing problem-solving skills and coding efficiency.

• Array Manipulation: Given an array of integers, return the maximum product of any three numbers in the array.
• Linked List Reversal: Write a function to reverse a singly linked list.
• Graph Traversal: Implement a function to perform a depth-first search (DFS) on a given graph.
• Dynamic Programming: Solve the "0/1 Knapsack Problem" using dynamic programming.

The interviewer emphasized clear explanation, optimization, and handling edge cases.

Round 3: Technical Round Based on Backend Technologies (Part 1)

This round assessed knowledge of backend development, including databases, APIs, and server-side concepts.