Glance Lead Frontend Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

We had to submit a case assignment along with the resume. The topic was around ad-tech: getting into the OTT segment, market potential, disruptive features, GTM and trade-offs.
Make sure that the document has structure. You will mostly be asked to run through the case. State your assumptions and sources clearly while speaking and be prepared for cross questions.

Walk me through your resume.
Focus on the numbers and your contribution

How would you approach a problem you faced at work differently now if the constraints are changed?

Run me through the case you submitted.

Q1. Questions on resume points
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Q2. Algorithms- Sort order algorithm for an e-commerce search page.
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The sort order algorithm for an e-commerce search page determines the arrangement of products based on relevance to the search query.
• The algorithm should consider factors like product popularity, customer ratings, and relevance to the search query.

• It should prioritize products that closely match the search query and have higher ratings or popularity.

• The algorithm can also take into account other factors like price, ava...read more
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Q3. Design: Ad publishers would not want ads with restricted content (porn, alcohol, arms, violence etc.) to be shown on their website. Design a feature so that publishers can define these restrictions.
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Design a feature for ad publishers to define restrictions on ad content.
• Create a user-friendly interface for publishers to set their content restrictions.

• Allow publishers to select specific categories of restricted content (e.g. porn, alcohol, violence).

• Implement a keyword-based filtering system to identify restricted content.

• Provide an option for publishers to upload custom lists of restricted keywords.

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Q1. What is product market fit?
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Product market fit is the alignment between a product and its target market, where the product satisfies the market's needs.
• Product market fit is achieved when a product solves a real problem for a specific target market.

• It means that the product is in demand and customers are willing to pay for it.

• Product market fit is not a one-time event, it requires continuous validation and improvement.

• Examples of products with st...read more
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Q2. Is Apple i-Pad a success or failure ?
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Apple i-Pad is a success.
• The i-Pad has sold over 500 million units worldwide.

• It has revolutionized the tablet market and set the standard for other companies.

• The i-Pad has been used in various industries such as education, healthcare, and entertainment.

• Apple continues to release new and improved versions of the i-Pad, showing its success.

• The i-Pad has also contributed significantly to Apple's revenue and profits.
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Q3. If you were to enter into the app-based taxi market where Uber and Ola are already present, what will you launch?
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Q4. Design an app to ease out the ISB campus hiring process. What North-star metric will you go after? Estimate the improvement in this metric if the app is launched.
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An app to streamline ISB campus hiring process with a focus on reducing time-to-hire.
• Create a user-friendly interface for job postings and applications

• Incorporate a resume screening tool to filter out unqualified candidates

• Implement an interview scheduling feature to reduce scheduling conflicts

• Track time-to-hire as the North-star metric to measure success

• Expect a 20-30% improvement in time-to-hire with the launch of th
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SQL test of join type questions

Whats your favourite app

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - null
The product round tested me on problem-solving, product, and guesstimate.

Q1. Understanding of A/B testing and hypothesis framing.
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Q2. Design a camera for the elderly.
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A camera designed for the elderly with easy-to-use features and large buttons.
• Large buttons for easy navigation

• Simple interface with limited options

• Lightweight and easy to hold

• Built-in flash for low-light situations

• Option to print photos directly from the camera
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Q3. Estimate the number of airplanes in the Indian sky at noon?
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It is impossible to estimate the exact number of airplanes in the Indian sky at noon.
• The number of airplanes in the sky at any given time is constantly changing.

• Factors such as flight schedules, delays, cancellations, and weather conditions can affect the number of airplanes in the sky.

• There are also different types of airplanes, such as commercial, private, and military, which may have different flight patterns and sc...read more
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Q4. How could you use hashtags on Sharechat to drive engagement?
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Hashtags can be used on Sharechat to drive engagement by categorizing content, increasing discoverability, and encouraging user participation.
• Create branded hashtags to promote campaigns and encourage user-generated content

• Use popular and relevant hashtags to increase discoverability and reach

• Encourage users to use hashtags in their posts and engage with others using the same hashtags

• Monitor hashtag performance and adj
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They asked about all the metrics that I'd track for whatsapp

Q1. Asked about how I'd improve Swiggy revenue
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Asked product improvement questions for Flights funnel like how would reduce the steps the user takes to filter a flight, general case study questions like how many Air India flights fly on a Delhi Mumbai route.

Explain the best product feature that you have built till date and explain the quantitative rationale behind it.

Q1. Questions on integrity, hobbies and ethical dilemma questions
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6 sections were there- AI/ML, SQL, Python, R, Statistics & Probability, and 2 coding questions

Improve Zomato app

The role was for the Zomato Dining team. The question was - How would you improve the large order feature with respect to dining?