Jubilant

Role: SDE - 1

College: Not Specified (Campus Placement)

Interview Date: September 2022

Interview Type: On-Campus

Result: Not Specified

Difficulty: Medium-Hard

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: MCQs, Coding (divisible by X and Y), DBMS (basic properties, NoSQL), Computer Science subjects, C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPs, System Design, Dynamic Programming, Puzzle solving

Experience:

This SDE-1 interview experience for Jubilant FoodWorks was part of a campus placement process. The company visited the college campus, and candidates registered via a TPO-provided link. The process involved a Pre-Placement Talk, Resume-Based Shortlisting, Tests, and Interviews.

Round 1: Online Coding Interview

This round, held on September 4, 2022, lasted 60 minutes. It included MCQ questions and one coding question. The coding problem example given was: "Input: 'X' = 2, 'Y'=3 Output: '6'" (smallest number divisible by both X and Y). The difficulty of this round was rated as Easy.

Round 2: Face to Face (Technical Interview)

Held on September 7, 2022, this 30-minute round also had 2 coding problems. The interviewer started with an introduction and followed up with related questions. The difficulty of this round was rated as Easy.

Round 3: Face to Face (Problem Solving Round)

This round, conducted on September 17, 2022, was a problem-solving round, also lasting 30 minutes and involving 2 coding problems. The interviewer was described as "somewhat arrogant" and expected precise answers. The difficulty of this round was rated as Hard.

The selection process emphasized a basic understanding of programming, computer science subjects, and knowledge of C++. There was no HR round, and the decision depended solely on the interviewer. Tips included practicing at least 300 medium-hard coding questions, having thorough knowledge of project roles, and preparing one system design question. For DBMS, candidates were advised to remember basic properties and study NoSQL databases.