Salesforce

Role: Internship

College: IIT Kharagpur

Interview Date: August 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 2 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures and Algorithms (Binary Search, Graph Theory), Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS), Projects

Experience:

Himdyuti Sandilya, a third-year undergraduate student, secured a summer internship at Salesforce's Hyderabad office through an on-campus drive. The process consisted of two rounds.

Round 1: Technical Screening
This round began with introductions and involved two interviewers. Questions were presented via a shared HackerRank portal. The first question was a binary search problem: given two arrays representing goals per match for Team A and Team B, determine for each match of Team B how many matches Team A scored fewer goals. The candidate explained their thought process, coded the solution, and it passed all test cases. The second question was based on graph theory (exact problem not recalled). Following DSA, OOPS concepts were discussed, including the four pillars, inheritance, and polymorphism. Interviewers also inquired about projects, specifically an Amazon Clone using Firebase, asking about technology choices and alternatives.

Round 2: Hiring Manager Round
The hiring manager tested OOPS in a practical context, where the candidate chose a laptop example to demonstrate its application. After this, the candidate received positive feedback and an internship offer.