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Updated 24 Nov 2024

DigitalOcean Senior Software Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Implement pow function
  • Ans. 

    Implement the pow function to calculate the power of a number.

    • Use a loop to multiply the base number by itself for the specified power

    • Handle negative powers by taking the reciprocal of the result

    • Consider edge cases like 0^0 or 0^positive number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Fibonacci implementation
  • Ans. 

    Fibonacci implementation using recursion and iteration

    • Use recursion to implement Fibonacci sequence

    • Optimize with memoization to avoid redundant calculations

    • Implement Fibonacci sequence using iteration for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is virtual function
  • Ans. 

    A virtual function is a function in a base class that is declared using the keyword 'virtual' and can be overridden in a derived class.

    • Virtual functions allow a derived class to provide a specific implementation of a function that is already defined in a base class.

    • They enable polymorphism, where a function call is resolved at runtime based on the actual type of object being referred to.

    • Virtual functions are used in ob...

  • Answered by AI

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic c# questions , few logical and angular questions.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DB questions, design patterns, few architectural questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to the basics and be concrete on concepts

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About what we worked in previous company project
  • Q2. General C programming questions and previous company project questions

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Data Structure related questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java related interview questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Data structure and Java code properly

I applied via Naukri.com

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. About previous projects, C programming basics, Autosar related basic questions. Indetailed understanding about the previous projects required whichever area worked un.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is not so hard.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Basic C questions and 2 c programs to find wrong in code.
  • Q2. Prepare all UART, SPI, CAN, I2C timing digrams their frame format.
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of UART, SPI, CAN, I2C timing diagrams and frame formats.

    • UART: asynchronous serial communication, start and stop bits, baud rate

    • SPI: synchronous serial communication, master-slave architecture, clock polarity and phase

    • CAN: differential serial communication, arbitration, error detection and correction

    • I2C: synchronous serial communication, master-slave architecture, addressing, clock stretching

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Matlab knowledge is advantage

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and cofident

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1 Coding ques, Java, Spring Boot
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System Design, LLD
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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. Simple C++ questions
  • Q2. Simple C++ Answers
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Simple C++ questions were asked
  • Q2. Simple Questions
  • Q3. Simple Question
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test with 2 questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System Design with LLD implementation
  • Ans. 

    System design involves creating a high-level design of a software system, followed by implementing the detailed low-level design.

    • Start by understanding the requirements and constraints of the system

    • Create a high-level design that outlines the components and interactions of the system

    • Implement the detailed low-level design, considering factors like scalability, performance, and maintainability

    • Use tools like UML diagrams...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System Design with HLD
  • Ans. 

    System Design with HLD involves designing the high-level architecture of a software system.

    • Understand the requirements and constraints of the system

    • Identify the components and their interactions

    • Consider scalability, reliability, and performance

    • Use design patterns and best practices

    • Create diagrams like UML or flowcharts to visualize the design

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What you do when your wifi is not connected with other device and you didn't get password
  • Ans. 

    Try to troubleshoot the wifi connection issue by checking settings, restarting devices, and seeking help from IT support.

    • Check if the wifi is turned on and the correct network is selected

    • Restart the wifi router and the device

    • Contact IT support for assistance in retrieving the password

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find maximum value given an array with numbers and you can jump to any number and the value is jump length multiplied by value of location
  • Ans. 

    Iterate through array, calculate value at each index, keep track of maximum value

    • Iterate through the array and calculate the value at each index by multiplying jump length with value of location

    • Keep track of the maximum value encountered during the iteration

    • Return the maximum value found

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Say answer in easy way of thinkly and earn coins

Skills evaluated in this interview

DigitalOcean Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DigitalOcean Senior Software Engineer interview?
DigitalOcean interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the DigitalOcean interview process are One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at DigitalOcean expect are Cloud Computing, Distribution System, Open Source, Automation Testing and Agile.
What are the top questions asked in DigitalOcean Senior Software Engineer interview?

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