Round 1: Machine Coding
Questions: The problem was to build a small tech Q&A platform, similar to a simplified version of Stack Overflow. We had to implement seven mandatory features.
Candidate's Approach
I managed to complete all of the mandatory features with a modular approach. The interview concluded with a code evaluation and some cross-questioning, which went well.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 2: Problem Solving and Data Structures (PSDS)
Questions: I was asked to solve two medium-level problems from LeetCode:
- House Robber
- Gas Station
Candidate's Approach
I provided brute-force and optimized solutions for both problems, and this round was successful.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 3: System Design
Questions: I was tasked with designing a rate limiter. The design discussion evolved from a local implementation to a global one, covering both high-level and low-level design aspects.
Candidate's Approach
No approach provided.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.
Round 4: Hiring Manager Interviews
Questions: I was asked about my current project, the technologies I’ve worked with, team structure, and system design challenges.
Candidate's Approach
No approach provided.
Interviewer's Feedback
No feedback provided.