Walmart

Role: Software Development Engineer-2

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: April 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 4 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms, CS Fundamentals (OOPS, OS, DBMS, Networks, SQL), Core Java, Frontend/Backend (JavaScript, Django, Image Processing), Behavioral

Experience:

The candidate applied for the Software Development Engineer-2 role at Walmart Global Tech India through the Walmart CodeHers contest. The process consisted of an initial MCQ challenge, a coding challenge, two technical rounds, and a hiring manager round.

Round 1: MCQ Challenge
This round had 25 DSA and CS fundamental questions, with 60 seconds allotted for each question.

Round 2: Coding Challenge
Two coding problems were to be solved within 90 minutes.

Round 3: Technical Round 1 (Zoom Call, 45-50 minutes)
The interviewer asked the candidate to solve 4 easy DSA problems on an IDE. Additionally, an SQL query was asked, along with questions related to OOPS in Java, time complexity, and resume projects (JavaScript, Django, image processing, DBMS).

Round 4: Technical Round 2 (Zoom Call, 45-50 minutes)
This round started with a DSA problem based on strings, to be run on an IDE. Following this, questions were primarily based on OOPS and core Java, including discussions on keywords like `static`, `interface`, and `let`. The round also touched upon frontend and backend concepts and concluded with a brief discussion about the candidate's internship project.

Round 5: Hiring Manager Round (45 minutes)
This final round focused on personal and behavioral aspects. Questions included discussions about the candidate's final year project, extracurricular activities, hypothetical scenarios, and motivations for joining Walmart.

Verdict: The candidate received an offer for the SDE-2 role.