EarlySalary Services Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Machine coding round for SQL
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Q1. Minimum number of platforms required for train station
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Minimum of two platforms are required for a train station.
• At least two platforms are needed for trains to arrive and depart simultaneously.

• Additional platforms may be required depending on the frequency of trains and passenger traffic.

• Platforms should be long enough to accommodate the longest trains that will use the station.
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Q2. Longest Palindromic substring
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The problem is to find the longest substring that is a palindrome in a given string.
• A palindrome is a string that reads the same backward as forward.

• We can use dynamic programming to solve this problem.

• We can start by considering each character as the center of a palindrome and expand outwards to find the longest palindrome.

• We can also optimize the solution by using Manacher's algorithm which reduces the time complexit
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Q1. Sort the elements of an unsorted array
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Use any sorting algorithm to sort the elements of an unsorted array.
• Choose an appropriate sorting algorithm based on the size of the array and the type of elements.

• Common sorting algorithms include bubble sort, insertion sort, selection sort, merge sort, quick sort, and heap sort.

• Implement the chosen algorithm in the programming language of your choice.

• Test the sorting function with various input arrays to ensure corre
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Q2. Minimum energy required to cross all the hurdles without loosing life. If any point energy becomes 0 game over. Input: [-2,-3,3,1,5]
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Find minimum energy required to cross all hurdles without losing life.
• Calculate cumulative sum of energy required to cross each hurdle.

• Find the minimum cumulative sum and add 1 to it.

• If the minimum cumulative sum is negative, return its absolute value + 1.

• This is the minimum energy required to cross all hurdles without losing life.
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DP questions 1D DP and Array question

Q1. Java questions and technical questions from previous experience
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Q1. Behavioural questions and standard HR questions
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Q2. Why looking for job switch
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Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth in a different environment.
• Looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow

• Interested in working with new technologies or industries

• Seeking a better work-life balance or company culture

• Want to expand my skill set and experience
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Q1. GCD of 2 strings
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GCD of 2 strings is not a common concept in software engineering.
• GCD of 2 strings is not a standard problem in software engineering.

• It is more common to find GCD of integers or numbers.

• If the strings represent numbers, you can convert them to integers and find the GCD.
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Q1. Questions based on DSA
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Q1. Hiring Manager Interview
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It was about DS Algo and Java garbage collection,multithreading

Q1. Low level design of rate limiter
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Rate limiter is a system that controls the rate of traffic sent or received by a network interface.
• Implement a token bucket algorithm to track and limit the rate of requests

• Use a sliding window algorithm to track the number of requests within a specific time frame

• Consider using a distributed rate limiter for scalability and fault tolerance
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Q2. Springboot basics, java basics, future interfaces, basic sql queries
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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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