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Updated 21 Jun 2024

BigBasket Engineering Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Kafka related questions
  • Q2. Find 2 sum , follow-up question Triplet sum in array
  • Ans. 

    Finding 2 sum and Triplet sum in an array of strings

    • Use a hashmap to store the elements and their indices for quick lookup

    • For 2 sum, iterate through the array and check if the target - current element exists in the hashmap

    • For Triplet sum, fix one element and find the other two using 2 sum approach

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to handle performance issue in java app
  • Ans. 

    Performance issues in Java apps can be handled by profiling, optimizing code, using caching, and scaling resources.

    • Use profiling tools like JProfiler or VisualVM to identify bottlenecks

    • Optimize code by reducing unnecessary loops, improving algorithms, and minimizing database queries

    • Implement caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached to store frequently accessed data

    • Scale resources by adding more servers, using load ba

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design Cron job scheduler
  • Ans. 

    Design a Cron job scheduler for automating tasks at specific times.

    • Define the schedule using cron expressions (e.g. '0 0 * * *' for daily at midnight)

    • Implement a job queue to manage tasks and their execution

    • Include error handling and logging for monitoring and troubleshooting

    • Consider scalability and performance optimizations for handling large number of jobs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. EM role- so scenario based question

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Desing crickinfo
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenario based question.
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scwnario based question.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Dec 2023.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technically opinion on the project viable to take up work as per requirements is important to take up work.
  • Q2. Civil works can be carried out duly comparing with approved drawings as per PERT chart

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Any person who is CIVIL Engineer wants to do this type of online job should have good knowledge on major civil problems and solutions to rectify OR execute in a correct way.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design ticket booking system
  • Ans. 

    Design a ticket booking system for events or transportation services.

    • Identify user requirements and features needed (e.g. seat selection, payment options, booking confirmation)

    • Design database schema to store event details, user information, and booking records

    • Implement user interface for users to search, select, and book tickets

    • Develop backend system to handle booking requests, seat availability, and payment processing

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design question
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a throttling service
  • Ans. 

    A throttling service limits the number of requests a user can make to a system within a specific time frame.

    • Implement rate limiting based on user or IP address

    • Use tokens or API keys to track usage

    • Set limits on the number of requests allowed per minute/hour/day

    • Return appropriate error responses when limits are exceeded

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up on system design

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design ticket booking system
  • Ans. 

    Design a ticket booking system for events or transportation services.

    • Identify user requirements and features needed (e.g. seat selection, payment options, booking confirmation)

    • Design database schema to store event details, user information, and booking records

    • Implement user interface for users to search, select, and book tickets

    • Develop backend system to handle booking requests, seat availability, and payment processing

    • ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design question
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Please introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am an experienced engineering manager with a passion for leading teams and delivering innovative solutions.

    • I have over 10 years of experience in managing engineering teams

    • I have a track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget

    • I am skilled in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering

    • I am a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams

    • I a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What type of benefit you like in Amazon company
  • Ans. 

    I appreciate the comprehensive benefits package offered by Amazon.

    • Health insurance with dental and vision coverage

    • 401(k) plan with company match

    • Paid time off and holidays

    • Employee discounts on Amazon products and services

    • Maternity and paternity leave

    • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am a fast learner

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on dealing with underperformer
  • Q2. Questions on Conflict resolution

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Prepared to be grilled on situation based questions on LP. Expect at-least 1 round of System design.

Tell me a time when you did something innovative

BigBasket Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in BigBasket Engineering Manager interview?
BigBasket interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the BigBasket interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for BigBasket Engineering Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at BigBasket. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BigBasket expect are Agile Coaching, Computer Science, NoSQL, RDBMS and Technical Management.
What are the top questions asked in BigBasket Engineering Manager interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the BigBasket Engineering Manager interview -

  1. How to handle performance issue in java ...read more
  2. Find 2 sum , follow-up question Triplet sum in ar...read more
  3. Design Cron job schedu...read more

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