Societe Generale

Role: Software Development Engineer (SDE)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: August 18, 2023

Interview Type: On-Campus/Internship/Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Easy-Medium (coding), Moderate to Tougher (technical/managerial)

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, OOP, C++ Templates, LeetCode Problems (Medium/Hard), SQL (JOINS, ROLLBACK, SAVEPOINT), System Design, Behavioral Questions

Experience:

This was an on-campus opportunity for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) under the Super Dream category, including an internship and a chance for a full-time role.

Online Assessment: Conducted on the Hirepro platform, 1670 students were shortlisted for this. It had three sections: Technical Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on core technical concepts (data structures, algorithms, programming languages) which were relatively easy; Aptitude questions on logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical abilities; and two Coding Challenges of easy-medium level, with strict evaluation on efficiency and quality.

Technical Interview - Round 1: After a brief introduction, the interviewer asked deep conceptual questions on Operating Systems and presented a puzzle. A scenario-based question on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) was given. The candidate was challenged to convert an integer stack into a generic stack using C++ Templates. The interview concluded with LeetCode problem-solving, encompassing both Medium and Hard-level questions using the "Pick Random" feature. A fundamental SQL query involving JOINS and a transaction-based SQL task focusing on ROLLBACK and SAVEPOINT operations were also part of this round.

Technical / Managerial Interview - Round 2: This round was tougher, involving harder problems and questions on designing systems and programming concepts.

HR and Behavioral Interview - Round 3: The HR round involved a comprehensive review of the resume, covering academic background, skills, and family details. Work experiences were scrutinized with targeted questions. Typical HR inquiries assessing alignment with the company's culture and values were asked. Discussions also encompassed practical aspects like job location preferences and flexible work hours.