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Updated 18 Sep 2024

Top BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Design a system that reads content of a file and show it in a webpage as the file gets update the webpage should also get updated in realtime
  • Q2. When a number is represented in LinkedList, how do we add 2 numbers
  • Q3. Explain what happens when we click on a URL
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BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

8 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How google.com works
  • Ans. 

    Google.com is a search engine that uses web crawlers to index websites and algorithms to rank search results.

    • Google uses web crawlers to index websites and store information in its database.

    • Algorithms are used to rank search results based on relevance and popularity.

    • Google also uses personalized search results based on user data and location.

    • Google's homepage is simple and fast-loading to provide a user-friendly experi

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How rest works, in array of 500 elements give top 15 elements discussion about complexities

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - try to be clear and correct on every information you provide

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General question about the project, challenges, etc
Round 2 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Implement tail -f command w/o use of external libraries
  • Ans. 

    Implementing tail -f command without external libraries in Python

    • Open the file in read mode

    • Use a loop to continuously read new lines added to the file

    • Print the new lines as they are read

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - EM Round 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General questions on challenges, current role, production issues
  • Q2. DSA Question - next warm day

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Stream a live log file to browser

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Existing project details
  • Ans. 

    The existing project is a web application for managing inventory and sales.

    • Built using React for the front-end and Node.js for the back-end

    • Uses MongoDB as the database

    • Includes features such as user authentication, product management, and sales tracking

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scale up existing project
  • Ans. 

    Scaling up an existing project involves optimizing performance, increasing capacity, and improving efficiency.

    • Identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement

    • Implement caching mechanisms to reduce load times

    • Optimize database queries for faster retrieval

    • Upgrade hardware or infrastructure to handle increased traffic

    • Use load balancing to distribute traffic evenly across servers

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

A working software coding problem. Build client-server. Make sure your IDE is ready

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between async, concurrency and parallelism
  • Ans. 

    Async is non-blocking, concurrency is managing multiple tasks at the same time, parallelism is executing multiple tasks simultaneously.

    • Async allows non-blocking execution of code, enabling other tasks to run while waiting for I/O operations.

    • Concurrency involves managing multiple tasks at the same time, but not necessarily simultaneously.

    • Parallelism is executing multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing multiple CPU core...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Journey of request
  • Ans. 

    The journey of a request refers to the process of a request being made, processed, and fulfilled by a system.

    • Request initiation by a user or system

    • Routing of the request to the appropriate service or endpoint

    • Processing of the request by the service

    • Response generation and delivery back to the user

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths
  • Q2. What irritates you

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a data structure that can take a number with infinite digits and support operation like addition
  • Ans. Create a linked list of number where each node is a digit of a number
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Explain in-depth of the projects you did
  • Ans. Explain project in details with all complexities
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a system that reads content of a file and show it in a webpage as the file gets update the webpage should also get updated in realtime
  • Ans. 

    Design a system to display real-time updates of a file's content on a webpage.

    • Use a server-side programming language like Node.js to read the file content.

    • Implement a WebSocket connection between the server and the webpage for real-time updates.

    • Whenever the file is updated, send the updated content to the webpage using the WebSocket connection.

    • Update the webpage dynamically using JavaScript to display the new content.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Engineering Manager round - Explain the projects you did in detail
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Director round - Explain the projects in details
Round 5 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain projects in high level
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects involving software development and implementation.

    • Developed a web application for a retail company to manage inventory and sales.

    • Implemented a mobile app for a healthcare organization to track patient data and appointments.

    • Created a data analysis tool for a financial institution to analyze market trends and make investment decisions.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain your strong points
  • Q3. Explain your entire background

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Except HR round try to be as technical as you can get. Don't make your projects look easy

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain what happens when we click on a URL
  • Ans. 

    When we click on a URL, the browser sends a request to the server, which responds with the requested webpage.

    • Clicking on a URL triggers the browser to send an HTTP request to the server.

    • The server receives the request and processes it.

    • The server then sends back a response containing the requested webpage.

    • The browser receives the response and renders the webpage for the user to view.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. When a number is represented in LinkedList, how do we add 2 numbers
  • Ans. 

    To add two numbers represented as linked lists, iterate through both lists simultaneously, adding corresponding digits and carrying over the carry value.

    • Create a new linked list to store the result.

    • Initialize a carry variable to 0.

    • Iterate through both linked lists simultaneously, adding the corresponding digits and the carry value.

    • If the sum of the digits is greater than 9, update the carry value and store the remainde...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Machine coding round
  • Q2. Chat app using sockets
  • Ans. 

    A chat app using sockets allows real-time communication between users.

    • Use a socket library or framework to handle the communication.

    • Implement a server that listens for incoming connections and manages the chat rooms.

    • Establish a socket connection between the server and clients for sending and receiving messages.

    • Handle message encryption and decryption for secure communication.

    • Implement features like user authentication,...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project Discussions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why am i leaving my old org etc

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Code the LRU cache on hacker rank

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Code the tail -f logger
  • Ans. 

    Implement a tail -f logger in code

    • Use a file pointer to open the log file

    • Read the file line by line and print new lines as they are added

    • Use a loop to continuously check for new lines in the file

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Core concepts of javascript.
  • Q2. Defining the high-level component structure of a page.
  • Ans. 

    High-level component structure of a page refers to the organization of the main elements on a webpage.

    • Identify the main content area of the page

    • Determine the navigation menu and its placement

    • Decide on the placement of secondary content such as ads or related articles

    • Consider the footer and its contents

    • Ensure the page is responsive and adaptable to different screen sizes

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the core concepts and be ready to solve problems given at random. Knowing which concept to use would be very much helpful in getting the solutions to the questions.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your experience
  • Ans. 

    I do not have experience in the field of marketing.

    • I have primarily focused on software development and engineering roles throughout my career.

    • While I have worked closely with marketing teams on projects, my expertise lies in software development.

    • I have not directly worked in marketing roles or projects.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. There werent specific questions
  • Q2. Just a code challenge
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to identify if a queue is circular
  • Ans. 

    A circular queue can be identified by checking if the rear pointer is one position behind the front pointer.

    • Check if rear pointer is one position behind front pointer

    • Check if front pointer is at index 0 and rear pointer is at index n-1 in an array of size n

    • Check if front pointer is at index rear+1 modulo n in an array of size n

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - System design 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design notification system
  • Ans. 

    Design a notification system for a software application.

    • Identify the types of notifications needed (e.g. email, SMS, in-app)

    • Consider the frequency and urgency of notifications

    • Implement a notification queue to handle multiple notifications

    • Include user preferences for notification settings

    • Utilize push notifications for real-time updates

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Coding Test 

Write multiple polyfills for array

Skills evaluated in this interview

BrowserStack Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer interview?
BrowserStack interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the BrowserStack interview process are Technical, HR and Coding Test.
How to prepare for BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer 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 BrowserStack. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at BrowserStack expect are Operating Systems, Python, Accessories, Agile and C++.
What are the top questions asked in BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer interview?

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