CRED Software Engineer Tester Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Internal Implementation of HashMap
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HashMap is implemented using an array of linked lists to handle collisions.
• HashMap stores key-value pairs in an array of linked lists

• Hash function is used to determine the index of the array where the key-value pair will be stored

• Collision handling is done by chaining, where multiple key-value pairs with the same hash value are stored in the same linked list

• HashMap allows null keys and values

• HashMap is not synchronized...read more
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2hrs aptitude test was there

2 hrs coding test was there

GD was conducted and then i passed it

Test was based on arrays and some dsa concepts.

Medium level leet code questions

Q1. Low Leven system design of Instagram.
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Low level system design of Instagram involves designing the core components like database, storage, caching, and networking.
• Use sharding to distribute data across multiple database servers for scalability.

• Implement a caching layer using Redis or Memcached to improve performance.

• Utilize a content delivery network (CDN) for faster content delivery to users.

• Design a fault-tolerant storage system to ensure data durability ...read more
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Q1. Creating a high level design of a message queue system
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Designing a message queue system for efficient communication between components
• Define the requirements and constraints of the system

• Choose a suitable messaging protocol (e.g. AMQP, MQTT)

• Design the message format and structure

• Implement mechanisms for message persistence and delivery guarantees

• Consider scalability and fault tolerance

• Use appropriate data structures and algorithms for efficient message handling
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Q1. What are your goals ?
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My goal is to continuously improve my technical skills, contribute to impactful projects, and eventually move into a leadership role.
• Continuously improve technical skills through learning new technologies and best practices

• Contribute to impactful projects by delivering high-quality code and solutions

• Work towards moving into a leadership role by taking on more responsibilities and mentoring junior team members
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Q2. Why you choose jupiter
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I chose Jupiter because of its strong gravitational pull and potential for scientific exploration.
• Jupiter's large size and mass make it a key player in shaping the solar system

• Its strong magnetic field and radiation belts provide valuable insights for space research

• Jupiter's moons, like Europa and Io, offer unique environments for potential exploration missions
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It was simple program of url shorting for registered and non registered users each request must have unique shortened url.

Q1. Palindrome implementation and run time
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A palindrome is a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward. Implementing it involves comparing the first and last characters and iterating towards the middle.
• Implement a function that takes a string as input and returns true if it is a palindrome, false otherwise.

• Use two pointers, one starting from the beginning and the other from the end, and compare the characters at each position.

• If the characters matc...read more
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Q2. DSA and various algorithms and run time
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Q1. This round was one on one with VP of engineering. Basic q and a regarding role and responsibilities
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Q1. Relocation, Reason For job change, future plan, careers objective
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Q1. Basic questions on data structures
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Q1. Second round was Managerial Round. The interviewer basically had a conversation with me and asked some hr questions also.
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Q1. Basic HR questions
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Scenarios base conding round

Questions on strings in javascript.
Basic javascript and typescript.

Q1. Questions on cloud technologies
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Q1. Cultural fit and salary related discussion
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DS, Algo, DP, Greedy, Stack, Heap

Q1. System Design a DropBox
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Design a scalable cloud storage system similar to DropBox.
• Use distributed file system for storing files across multiple servers.

• Implement data deduplication to save storage space.

• Use client-side encryption for security.

• Implement file synchronization across devices.

• Utilize load balancing to distribute user requests.

• Implement version control for files.

• Use metadata for efficient file organization.
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Q2. Design a Linked List
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A linked list is a linear data structure where each element is a separate object with a reference to the next element.
• Start with a Node class that has data and a reference to the next node

• Create a LinkedList class that manages the nodes and provides methods like insert, delete, and search

• Example: Node class - data, next; LinkedList class - head, insert(data), delete(data), search(data)
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Q1. About yourself. Projects worked upon
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Q2. Why want to join Ocrolus?
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