Cinpress

Role: SSE (Senior Software Engineer)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: January, 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time/Remote

Result: Selected, Received Offer

Difficulty: Not Specified

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: CS Fundamentals, PHP, Databases (stored procedures, triggers), Node.js (event loop), Behavioral questions, Resume-based questions.

Experience:

This candidate interviewed for an SSE Role at Cimpress in January 2024, with all rounds conducted online.

Round 1: CS Fundamentals + PHP + DB + Resume (With Team Lead)
This round covered core fundamental concepts related to Computer Science, PHP, and Databases. Questions were also based on the candidate's resume.

Round 2: Node.js + DB + Resume (With Team Lead)
This round focused on Node.js, including a question to "explain event loop." Database questions included advanced topics like stored procedures and triggers. Resume-based discussions also took place.

Round 3: Behavioural + Database + Resume (With EM)
The final round with an Engineering Manager covered behavioral aspects, further database questions, and a detailed discussion of the candidate's resume.

Overall Experience: The candidate received an offer and was selected for the SSE role.