Eternal

Role: SDE

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: May 2024

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Data Structures (maps, heaps), Algorithms (medium-level DSA), System Design (URL Shortener, chat application, e-commerce platform - discussed), Internship experiences, Company culture, Dedication towards work, Working at a startup.

Experience:

The candidate applied via employee referral and received an interview link within a few days.

Round 1: DSA Round (Medium)
The interviewer was friendly, and the round involved a discussion. The candidate was asked to implement functionality for an app using data structures like maps and heaps. They discussed the complexities of the solution. Tips given were to write clean code, use functions, and think out loud.

Round 2: DSA + System Design Round (Medium)
Within an hour of the first round, the candidate received an email for the second round. This round again involved a medium-level DSA question that needed to be implemented with code and complexity analysis. The candidate also discussed their two internship experiences, including learnings and challenges. Although System Design wasn't explicitly asked, candidates are typically expected to be prepared for designing systems like a URL Shortener, chat application, or an e-commerce platform.

Round 3: Culture Fit Round
After the second round, the candidate received an email for the final culture fit round. This was a one-hour meeting with a senior manager where they discussed the company's culture and the work involved in the SDE role. The manager asked 2-3 questions regarding the candidate's dedication towards work and how they pursue working at a startup. Following this, the manager expressed interest in extending an offer, and compensation was discussed.

The process concluded with a call from HR confirming the joining date, and the offer letter was received the next day.