State Street

Role: Platform Engineer - Intern

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: December 20, 2021

Interview Type: On-Campus/Internship

Result: Selected (Offer Rejected)

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Verbal, Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Technical MCQs, Coding, Resume, Projects, Cloud, Java, Python, Situational Questions

Experience:

The candidate interviewed with State Street for a Platform Engineer - Intern role and received an offer, which was later rejected. Eligibility criteria included a CGPA of 6.0 or above in B.Tech and no backlogs.

Round 1: Online Assessment Test (OAT)

The OAT included 5 sections: Verbal, Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Technical MCQs, and Coding. Time management was crucial, as two coding questions (LeetCode easy level) had to be completed in 10 minutes. 60 out of 647 students advanced to the next round.

Round 2: Technical Interview

This round was scheduled one day after the OAT with a Vice President. Questions began with the candidate's resume, projects, and publications, followed by some basic questions. One coding problem was given to solve on an online compiler with screen sharing. Questions also covered knowledge of cloud technologies, Java, and Python. The interviewer provided an overview of the role. This round lasted about an hour.

Round 3: Telephonic HR Interview

The HR interview involved 4-5 situational questions. This round lasted 20 minutes. Results were announced a day after the process.

Key Takeaways: Do not hesitate to ask clarifying questions, have in-depth knowledge of everything on the resume, speak slowly and fluently, consider rejection as a learning opportunity, and ask questions about the company and role to show excitement.