Nvidia

Role: Senior SWE

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: February 7, 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Hard

Rounds: Multiple rounds (Panel interview)

Topics Asked: Conceptual questions, Resume-based questions, Operating Systems (OS structure, low-level programming), LeetCode questions (1 to 3 medium-level in 45 minutes).

Experience:

The candidate underwent a panel interview for a Senior SWE position at Nvidia. Each round consisted of a mix of conceptual questions, resume discussions, OS questions, and LeetCode problems. The expectation was to solve 1 to 3 medium-level LeetCode questions in 45 minutes. The candidate managed to solve most questions optimally within time but ran out of time in one interview. There was no system design round. The candidate noted that one interviewer had a thick accent, leading to wasted time clarifying the problem statement. A compile error on HackerRank also consumed valuable time. Despite receiving good feedback from the recruiter, no offer was extended. The candidate emphasized the need for perfection in the current job market and strong knowledge of OS structure and low-level programming.