Western Digital

Role: Senior Software Engineer

College: Not Specified (On-Campus application)

Interview Date: July 15, 2022

Interview Type: Full-Time (On-Campus)

Result: Rejected

Difficulty: Hard

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures (especially hard problems on Linked Lists), Algorithms, OOPS, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Aptitude, Projects.

Experience:

This candidate applied on-campus for a Senior Software Engineer role at Western Digital.

Online Assessment: There was an initial shortlisting through an Online Assessment.

Round 1 (Online Coding Interview): This round had a duration of 90 minutes and included 3 coding problems. The difficulty was medium.

Round 2 (Technical Round 1): Not explicitly detailed, but implied to be a technical discussion. The overall interview process focused heavily on Data Structures and Algorithms, OOPS, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, and Operating Systems.

Round 3 (Technical Round 2): Not explicitly detailed, but part of the technical assessment. The candidate was rejected, primarily because they didn't practice enough hard problems on Linked Lists, which Western Digital focused on significantly, expecting optimal solutions.

Tips: Don't leave any DSA topic untouched. Focus on fundamentals of core CS subjects (OS, CN, DBMS, OOP). Be thoroughly aware of every detail about the projects mentioned in your resume. Avoid putting false information on your resume.