Nielsen

Role: Senior Software Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: August 2024

Interview Type: Off-Campus

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium-Hard

Rounds: 4 rounds (HR screening, 2 Technical, 1 Managerial, HR for salary)

Topics Asked: Data Structures and Algorithms (Pointers, Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Dynamic Programming), Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, Input/Output Questions, Kafka, Projects, Team Leadership, Behavioral

Experience:

This candidate applied for a Senior Software Engineer position at Nielsen through Naukri and received a call from HR for the first round.

Application Process:

Applied via Naukri portal through a third-party recruiter. HR provided an overview of the process: two technical rounds, one managerial round, and a final HR discussion for salary negotiation.

Round 1: Technical Round 1

Not explicitly detailed in the snippet but focused on core technical skills.

Round 2: Technical Round 2

This interview was 1 hour long and conducted by a panel from the U.S. The primary focus was on checking command over main skills. Topics covered included Data Structures and Algorithms (Pointers, Arrays, Strings, Linked Lists, Dynamic Programming), Node.js (Basic + Advanced), MongoDB, JavaScript, Input/Output Questions, and Kafka.

Round 3: Managerial Round

The interviewer asked in-depth questions about past projects, current work, team leadership experiences, and various behavioral scenarios.

Round 4: HR Discussion

This round focused on salary negotiation and benefits.

The candidate was selected and received an offer letter for the Senior Software Engineer role after 2 weeks.

Tips from the candidate include practicing coding questions (arrays and strings), explaining logic before coding, and asking the interviewer for tips/optimization requirements.