Udaan

Role: Software Engineer Internship + FTE

College: RVCE (On-Campus)

Interview Date: 2022

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

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Not Specified (Implied challenging)

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs), Programming Basics, Low-Level Code (Machine Code), Data Structure Fundamentals, Web/App Development (Full-Stack), API Integration, Database Management, System Design, Resume details, Real-World Projects, Problem-Solving Approach.

Experience:

This candidate from RVCE was selected for a Software Engineer Internship + FTE role at Udaan through a 4-round campus selection process.

Round 1: Online Coding Test
Around 355 students participated in this HackerEarth round. The task was a complex coding problem involving a calendar appointment system, requiring four specific functions. The candidate's Python code passed 11 out of 14 test cases. Key focus areas included OOPs, Programming Basics, Low-Level Code, and Data Structure Fundamentals. The candidate was among 3 shortlisted students.

Round 2: Development Round
A task was received via email with a PDF description: develop a fitness booking system incorporating at least 2 APIs within 1 hour and 30 minutes. The submission included code, output screenshots, and a README file in a zip. Key focus areas were Web/App Development (Full-Stack), API Integration, and Database Management. The candidate was the only one selected for interviews.

Round 3: Technical Interview
Scheduled for 45 minutes but extended to nearly an hour, this interview was with a Product Engineer. It comprised four segments: Resume and Past Projects Review, Discussion on the Round 2 Project (fitness booking system), System Design (exploring the architecture of the Round 2 project), and General Q&A on technical and conceptual topics. The interaction was described as engaging and supportive. Key focus areas included Resume details, System Design, Real-World Projects, and OOPs Concepts. The candidate advanced to the final interview.

Round 4: Managerial Interview
This 30-minute interview was with the VP of Engineering. It focused on Resume Exploration (past projects and achievements) and Problem-Solving Approach (how the candidate addresses coding challenges, including a notable conversation about using StackOverflow). The interview was conversational and insightful.

Result: The candidate was selected and received the Internship + FTE Offer, being the only student selected from their campus.