Zeta

Role: SDET Intern

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Not Specified

Interview Type: Internship

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium to Hard

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Projects, Resume, Data Structures and Algorithms, Git commands, System Design, DBMS concepts

Experience:

The interview process for the SDET Intern role at Zeta consisted of three technical rounds, followed by a final round with the VP.

Round 1: Projects and Resume Discussion, DSA

This round focused on the candidate's projects and resume. The interviewer asked about designs created and posed two Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) problems. Additionally, questions were asked about Git commands and a detailed explanation of project work.

Round 2: System Design and DSA

This round delved into system design and DSA concepts. The interviewer selected a project from the resume and asked the candidate to suggest and implement new features, evaluating the problem-solving approach. Topics covered included the candidate's interests, several DBMS concepts, and a dynamic programming question, specifically the "buy and sell stocks" problem, which was successfully solved.

Round 3: Not specified (Implied further technical)

While not explicitly detailed as a separate round, the overall experience mentions three technical rounds. The content of the first two rounds is clear, implying a third technical evaluation before the final round.

Final Round: VP Interview

The final round was conducted with the VP and was described as both challenging and exciting. The VP shared insights about Zeta, the team, and the department. The candidate was tasked with designing a doctor's calendar scheduling system. Through interactive discussion and guidance, the task was completed. The interview lasted about two hours and resulted in an offer for the SDET Intern position.

Overall Experience: The candidate described the interview at Zeta Tech as one of the best experiences to date, highlighting the rewarding nature and the eventual offer after facing multiple rejections.