Eightfold Ai

Role: Software Engineer (SE) / Senior Software Engineer (SSE)

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: July 19, 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Offered (SSE)

Difficulty: Medium to Medium-Hard

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures, Algorithms (LeetCode Mediums, Trie), Behavioral, General Tech Talk

Experience:

This candidate, with 3 years of experience, interviewed for a Software Engineer (SE) position and was ultimately offered a Senior Software Engineer (SSE) role.

Round 1 (DSA): This round involved solving two LeetCode medium-level questions. The interviewer emphasized writing readable and commented code, ensuring the solution was functional.

Round 2 (DSA): This round presented one LeetCode Medium-Hardish question. The candidate opted for a more efficient but complex approach using a Trie data structure, though the interviewer seemed to anticipate a simpler, more brute-force-like solution.

Round 3 (Hiring Manager - HM): This round focused on the candidate's motivation to join Eightfold.ai, discussions about the company's values, and general technical conversations.

Overall Experience: The candidate received an offer for the Senior Software Engineer (SSE) position after successfully completing the three interview rounds.