Jubilant Foodworks

Role: SDE - 1 (Graduate Engineer Trainee)

College: Not Specified (On-campus placement)

Interview Date: 2022-09-04, 2022-09-07, 2022-09-17

Interview Type: On-Campus

Result: Not Specified (Experience shared as a guide to selection)

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPS, DBMS, Computer Science Subjects, C++

Experience:

This interview experience for the SDE-1 role at Jubilant FoodWorks was part of a campus placement drive. The company is known for mass hiring.

Process: Pre-Placement Talk >> Resume-Based Shortlisting >> Tests >> Interviews.

Round 1: Online Coding Interview
Duration: 60 Minutes. Interview date: 2022-09-04. This round involved MCQ questions and 1 coding question. The difficulty was rated as Easy.

One example coding problem given was: Input: 'X' = 2, 'Y'=3 Output: "6" (Smallest number divisible by both 2 and 3, implying LCM).

Round 2: Face to Face Interview
Duration: 30 Minutes. Interview date: 2022-09-07. This round involved 2 coding problems. The difficulty was rated as Easy. The interviewer started with an introduction and followed up with related questions.

Round 3: Face to Face (Problem Solving)
Duration: 30 Minutes. Interview date: 2022-09-17. This was a problem-solving round, rated as Hard. The interviewer was described as somewhat arrogant and expected precise answers.

DBMS questions were asked. Tips for DBMS included remembering basic properties and studying NoSQL databases.

General Selection Criteria: The selection process was simple, and questions were straightforward. A basic understanding of programming, computer science subjects, and C++ knowledge is essential. There was no HR round, and selection depended on the interviewer's decision, with even a single incorrect answer potentially leading to rejection.

Preparation Tips: Practice at least 300 medium-hard coding questions, have thorough knowledge of project roles, and prepare one system design question.