Palo Alto Networks

Role: Salesforce Engineer

College: Goka Institute of Technology

Interview Date: Not Specified (placement for 2023, interview likely late 2022/early 2023)

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: Online Round (Aptitude + Coding) + 2 Interview Rounds

Topics Asked: Aptitude, Coding, C concepts, Version Control, Resume details, Object-Oriented Programming, Databases, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Salesforce

Experience:

Venkatesh Dhongadi, who secured the highest on-campus placement at Palo Alto Networks for a Salesforce Engineer role in 2023, shared his interview experience.

The recruitment process was on-campus and required a minimum CGPA in the Salesforce elective for eligibility.

Online Round 1 (Aptitude): This round consisted of standard aptitude questions.

Online Round 2 (Coding): This round involved coding questions.

Interview Round 1: This round primarily focused on C concepts and version control. The interviewer provided an unofficial positive indication after the round.

Interview Round 2: Venkatesh was "grilled on everything I had in my resume." Questions covered Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs), Databases, Computer Networks, and Operating Systems, tailored to the company's technology stack and the Salesforce role. Basic behavioral questions were also included.

The process successfully led to his selection, with a total of five students being hired from his college. He emphasized the importance of having a decent understanding of academic fundamentals, as companies often test these concepts during on-campus placements.