Smart Coin

Role: Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: March 10, 2025

Interview Type: On-Campus/Internship

Result: Not Specified (Only one student received the offer)

Difficulty: Moderate to Hard

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, OOPs, Resume-Based Questions, DBMS, String Reduction, API Design, Javascript Debugging, MaxHeap Implementation, Gas Station Problem, MinHeap Implementation, Behavioral Questions

Experience:

The candidate received an interview opportunity through a campus recruitment drive. The process was well-structured, consisting of four rounds: an Online Assessment, two Technical Interviews, and an HR Interview.

Round 1: Online Assessment (OA)
This round was conducted online and lasted for 90 minutes. It comprised three problems.

• Coding Problem: String Reduction.
• API Problem: A problem related to GitHub.
• Javascript Code Debugging: Debugging a given JavaScript code.

Candidates were allowed to search the web for help within the test platform, but tab switching was not permitted. The test was proctored via a Zoom call. Out of the participants, only 6 students were shortlisted for the next round.

Round 2: Technical Interview 1
This online round lasted 50-60 minutes.

• The interviewer started with an introduction and then asked the candidate to introduce themselves.
• Questions were asked related to OOP concepts and the candidate's resume.
• A DSA implementation question required implementing a MaxHeap using an array.
• Several questions on Database Management Systems (DBMS) were also posed.
• The round concluded with the interviewer asking if the candidate had any questions.

The difficulty level of this round was moderate to high. Only one student was selected for the subsequent round. Other candidates faced similar questions, including the "Gas Station problem" and implementing a MinHeap.

Round 3: Technical Interview 2
This was another technical interview round. Details about specific questions were not explicitly provided in the source, but it was part of the rigorous technical evaluation.

Round 4: HR Interview
This final round focused on evaluating the candidate's fit for the role and the company culture.

• Key questions included inquiries about the candidate's background and personal introduction.
• Discussions revolved around career goals and ambitions.
• The interviewer assessed the candidate's willingness to learn and adapt.

Key Takeaways and Suggestions: The candidate advised using the search option during the Online Assessment, reading available interview experiences, and practicing all mentioned questions and problems.