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It was a coding test with 3 medium-hard questions
(5 Questions)
- Q1. Coding interview
- Q2. Some question of graph
- Q3. Some question of string
- Q4. Some graph qquestion
- Q5. Somerandom question
Interview Preparation Tips
I appeared for an interview in Sep 2020.
(2 Questions)
Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium
3 coding Questions:
1st : Easy question based on simple loop iteration
2nd :Medium level Dp question
3rd : Medium level tree question(where we were not just required to complete the tree function but to build whole bst from
scratch)
It was conducted from 1:30 - 3:00 pm.
The coding platform was very good (as auto indentation and auto completion of brackets were there)
having camera on.
- Q1.
Selling Stock Problem Statement
You are given the stock prices for
Ndays. Each dayisignifies the price of a stock on that day. Your goal is to calculate the maximum profit that can be achieved by buyin... - Ans.
Calculate maximum profit by buying and selling stocks on different days.
Iterate through the stock prices and buy on the day when the price is lower than the next day's price, and sell on the day when the price is higher than the next day's price.
Keep track of the total profit earned by summing up the differences between buying and selling prices.
Return the total profit as the maximum profit that can be earned.
- Q2.
Minimum Time to Burn a Binary Tree from a Leaf Node
You are given a binary tree with 'N' unique nodes, and a specific start node from where the fire will begin. The task is to determine the time in minute...
- Ans.
The task is to determine the time in minutes required to burn the entire binary tree starting from a given node.
Traverse the tree from the given start node to calculate the time taken to burn the entire tree.
Use a queue to keep track of nodes and their burning time.
Increment the burning time for each level of nodes until the entire tree is burned.
(1 Question)
Round duration - 75-80 minutes
Round difficulty - Hard
This was a completely technical coding round where I was asked to solve the problems of data structures.
The codepad where i was asked to code was fine,
The interviewer was very friendly and was helpful and understanding.
I also asked him about his work and experience in the company and some other questions.
- Q1.
Matrix Maximum Path Sum Problem
Given an N*M matrix filled with integer numbers, your task is to find the maximum path sum starting from any cell in the first row and ending at any cell in the last row. Y...
Round duration - 45 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy
It was held on Gmeet platform
The interviewer was very experienced person and was very nice too.
He made me comfortable by first introducing himself in a very detailed way and then asking me mine introduction
Since I feel that his internet connection was not very good so he turned off his camera but I decided not to turn off mine as in online interviews your face reviles your confidence
the interviewer mostly asked me questions about my interests in technical field and the project that I have done
Interview Preparation Tips
Tip 1 : Practice atleast(easy and medium questions from leetcode under(Top Interview Questions)) and all the questions from Gfg under(must to do coding questions for interviews))
Tip 2 : Don't learn each and every question you solved but try to solve question in a way that you can solve its variation during interviews
Tip 3 : Do one project(one is enough) which you can explain with full technical details (why you used this technology, and all logics you applied in implementation)
Tip 4: Atleast read the round 1 (Coding round) Archives from (Geeks for geeks or Glassdoor). To get your mind prepared for the types of questions that company usually asks.(Coding round is the toughest Step in the whole Process to clear)
Tip 1: Have at least one project which you have made yourself and you should know all the technical questions related to that project (I feel project domain hardly matters like web development or android or ML/AI)
Tip 2: You should Put only those skills in resume :
1. Which the company requires (eg if you know company doesn't require Networking domain knowledge so
don't include it unnecessary if you are not much confident in it)
2. For on campus internships resume shortlisting is very easy so don't add anything unnecessary which might
cause you pain during interview.
Skills evaluated in this interview
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Interview Questionnaire
14 Questions
- Q1. What is race condition and how can it be eliminated
- Ans.
Race condition is a situation where multiple threads/processes access and manipulate shared data simultaneously.
It can be eliminated by using synchronization techniques like locks, semaphores, and mutexes.
Another way is to use atomic operations that ensure the data is accessed and modified atomically.
Using thread-safe data structures can also prevent race conditions.
Example: Two threads trying to increment a shared var...
- Q2. What is JCube?
- Ans.
JCube is a Java library for creating and manipulating Rubik's Cube puzzles.
JCube provides classes for representing Rubik's Cube puzzles and algorithms for solving them.
It supports various cube sizes and can generate random scrambles.
JCube can be used in Java applications or as a standalone command-line tool.
It is open source and available on GitHub.
- Q3. What is regression testing?
- Ans.
Regression testing is the process of testing changes made to a software application to ensure that existing functionality still works.
It is performed after making changes to the software
It ensures that existing functionality is not affected by the changes
It helps to catch any defects or bugs that may have been introduced
It can be automated using testing tools
Examples include retesting after bug fixes, testing after new
- Q4. Discussion on different sorting techniques
- Q5. Discussion on SQL and SQL optimisaion
- Q6. Software engineering principles
- Ans.
Software engineering principles are the best practices and guidelines for developing high-quality software.
Software should be designed with modularity and scalability in mind.
Code should be well-documented and easy to read.
Testing and debugging should be an integral part of the development process.
Version control should be used to manage code changes.
Security and privacy should be considered throughout the development
- Q7. Java and OOP's question
- Q8. Define Singleton class
- Ans.
A Singleton class is a class that can only have one instance at a time.
It restricts the instantiation of a class to a single object.
It provides a global point of access to that instance.
It is often used in situations where a single object is required to coordinate actions across a system.
Example: Database connection manager, Configuration manager, Logger manager.
- Q9. Explain Testing principles and Design principles
- Ans.
Testing principles ensure software quality, while design principles guide software development.
Testing principles include unit testing, integration testing, and acceptance testing.
Design principles include SOLID, DRY, and KISS.
Testing principles ensure that software meets requirements and is free of defects.
Design principles guide software development to be modular, maintainable, and scalable.
- Q10. Types of machine learning and methods and examples, they may give you a situation and ask you which technique is good and why
- Q11. Why choose you for VISA?
- Ans.
I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to contribute to VISA's success.
I have a strong background in software development and have worked on projects similar to those at VISA.
I am a quick learner and can adapt to new technologies and programming languages easily.
I am passionate about creating high-quality software that meets the needs of users and exceeds their expectations.
I am a team player and can work...
- Q12. Which profile is good for you?
- Ans.
A profile that challenges me to learn and grow while allowing me to contribute to a team.
A position that encourages continuous learning and development
A role that allows me to collaborate with a team and contribute to projects
A company culture that aligns with my values and work ethic
- Q13. About the work culture at VISA Inc
- Q14. If u already have a placement, why this company
- Ans.
I am interested in exploring new opportunities and challenges that this company can offer.
I am impressed with the company's reputation and growth potential.
I am excited about the projects and technologies this company is working on.
I believe this company can provide me with a better work-life balance and career growth opportunities.
I am looking for a company culture that aligns with my values and goals.
I am open to exp...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Online Test on mettl.com
- 2 coding questions ( 15*2 = 30 marks ) - Moderate level
- 10 MCQs on Programming and Java ( 1*10 = 10)
- 6 MCQs on Machine Learning and Hadoop ( 1*6 = 6 )
- 6 MCQs on Computer Networks ( 1*6 = 6 )
- 6 MCQs on Computer Infrastructure and Architecture ( 1*6 = 6)
- 6 MCQs on Application security and Cryptography ( 1*6 = 6)
15 shortlisted from here including 8 B.Techs and 7 M.Techs for F2F interviews, which were taken by VISA employees from their US and Singapore offices( since they don't have any office at India ).
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: They may give you a situation and ask you to explain which Software engineering principles will you use. They ask you how will you explain the concept of stacks and queues to a 7 year old, or to a granny, so as to encourage programming(like seriously ? )
General Tips: Nothing as such, since this was my second on-campus placement, I had good experience of interviews.
Keep your fundamentals in all computer science subjects open. Unlike other companies they don't focus much on coding alone. The only other company which also looks at perfection in all computer science aspects is Xerox Research Center India.
Challenging and Equally rewarding, but seriously a unique experience with no much tension
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal
Skills evaluated in this interview
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Tell me about your project ( written in language)?
- Ans.
Developed a web application using Python and Django framework for managing inventory and sales.
Used Python programming language for backend development
Implemented Django framework for building web application
Designed database schema for inventory and sales data
Integrated frontend using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Implemented user authentication and authorization features
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: They asked 3 question on data structures .
1.Merging linekd list
2 and 3 BST related
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 3
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer asked me to explain projects which I had mentioned in Resume. Then He asked me to implement a problem on basis of my project.
It was telephonic round.
CGPA and my project mattered.
College Name: IIT Roorkee
Arpan Paul
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
7 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a passionate software developer with experience in Java, Python, and web development.
Experienced in Java, Python, and web development technologies
Strong problem-solving skills
Team player with excellent communication skills
- Q2. Explain your resume
- Ans.
My resume highlights my experience in software development and showcases my skills in various programming languages and technologies.
Worked on multiple projects using Java, Python, and C++
Developed web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB
Familiarity with Agile methodology and version control systems like Git
Participated in hackathons and coding competitions
- Q3. Questions on projects mentioned
- Q4. Why do you want to go for VISA?
- Ans.
I want to go for VISA to explore new opportunities and gain international experience.
To gain exposure to different cultures and work environments
To expand my skill set and learn new technologies
To work on challenging projects and contribute to the growth of the company
To build a global network of professionals and enhance my career prospects
- Q5. Code a basic binary tree
- Ans.
A binary tree is a data structure in which each node has at most two children.
Start with a root node
Each node has a left and right child
Nodes can be added or removed
Traversal can be done in-order, pre-order, or post-order
- Q6. Code a basic linked list
- Ans.
Code a basic linked list
Create a Node class with data and next pointer
Create a LinkedList class with head pointer
Implement methods to add, delete, and search nodes in the linked list
- Q7. Code a circular linked list
- Ans.
A circular linked list is a data structure where the last node points back to the first node, forming a loop.
Create a Node class with data and next pointer
Initialize the head node and set its next pointer to itself
To add a node, create a new node and set its next pointer to the head node's next pointer, then update the head node's next pointer to the new node
To traverse the circular linked list, start from the head nod...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was a programming test hosted on hackerrank. A total of 3 questions. I could solve only one of them. That too only a few test cases. Still got shortlisted for the next round. :)
Tips: Do practice a few challenges on programming platforms. Brush up your programming knowledge.
Total Questions: 3
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was an HR cum Technical round for me as I came from a non CS background. I was able to convince them I am a perfect fit for VISA
Tips: Do prepare your resume well. If you have coding projects, make sure you are clear with whatever you write. They might quiz you hard on them. Strong knowledge on Data structures and Algorithms will give you an edge.
Skills: Presentation Of Facts In Resume, Basic Coding, Communication, Algorithms And Data Structures
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Funny Moments: I am a part of the sponsorship team of our technical and VISA was an associate sponsor for the same the previous year. Hence I had specified this fact in my interview. :P
Skills evaluated in this interview
RAJIVTEJA NAGIPOGU
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
6 Questions
- Q1. Given an array of numbers find the subset of numbers that give zero sum.
- Ans.
Find subset of numbers in array that sum up to zero.
Use a nested loop to iterate through all possible subsets.
Calculate the sum of each subset and check if it equals zero.
Store the subset if the sum is zero.
Optimize the solution by using a hash set to store the cumulative sum of elements.
- Q2. Explain how bfs works?
- Ans.
BFS (Breadth-First Search) is a graph traversal algorithm that explores all the vertices of a graph in breadth-first order.
BFS starts at a given vertex and explores all its neighbors before moving to the next level of vertices.
It uses a queue data structure to keep track of the vertices to be visited.
BFS guarantees that it visits all the vertices of a connected graph.
It can be used to find the shortest path between two
- Q3. Discussion on the projects I have done.
- Q4. Question on Linked List.
- Q5. Project Discussion
- Q6. Strengths and weaknesses. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Ans.
In 5 years, I see myself as a highly skilled software developer, leading a team and contributing to innovative projects.
Continuously improving my technical skills through learning and hands-on experience
Taking on leadership roles and mentoring junior developers
Contributing to the development of cutting-edge software solutions
Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
Staying updated with the latest indu...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: I couldn't find an optimal approach to the first question, so she skipped that question and proceeded to next questions. Remaining questions I have answered satisfactorily.
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I told that my strength is problem solving and I can always find a way when there is a bottle-neck. Gave some examples of my experiences while doing my assignments.
College Name: IIT Madras
Skills evaluated in this interview
I applied via Campus Placement
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: Aptitude questions were logical, not tough. For coding, one question, not basic but very logical.
Tips: for coding part try practicing on hackerrank.
Duration: 45+30 minutes
Total Questions: 20+1
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer asked all about Linked list and Data structures and algorithm.
Tips: Atleast try learning some basic concepts of linked list, stacks, queues and binary tree.
General Tips: Interview was fair, without any partiality for girls/boys or B.Tech/Dual.
Skill Tips: Be confident and reply frankly. Never let them know that you are nervous.
Skills: Confidence
Duration: 2.5
College Name: IIT Madras
Funny Moments: "Lets go for a walk". HR interviewer will take you for a round to ask you HR questions.
Please prepare for two questions "Tell me something about you" and "Why PayPal, why not any other company".
Interview Questionnaire
9 Questions
- Q1. Explain the concepts of Object Oriented Programming
- Ans.
Object Oriented Programming is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent real-world entities.
Encapsulation: bundling data and methods that operate on that data within one unit
Inheritance: creating new classes from existing ones, inheriting their properties and methods
Polymorphism: ability of objects to take on multiple forms or behaviors
Abstraction: hiding complex implementation details and providing a simp...
- Q2. Give examples of abstraction and polymorphism
- Ans.
Abstraction is hiding implementation details while polymorphism is using a single interface for multiple types.
Abstraction: Encapsulation, Interfaces, Abstract classes
Polymorphism: Method Overloading, Method Overriding, Interfaces
Abstraction Example: Car - we don't need to know how the engine works to drive it
Polymorphism Example: Animal - different animals have different sounds but they all have a 'makeSound' method
- Q3. A simple design question to design classes
- Q4. What does PayPal do?
- Ans.
PayPal is an online payment system that allows individuals and businesses to transfer funds electronically.
Allows users to make payments and money transfers online
Offers a secure and convenient way to pay for goods and services
Provides a platform for businesses to accept payments online
Offers buyer and seller protection for eligible transactions
Can be used to send and receive money internationally
- Q5. A simple Machine learning question to use thresholding
- Q6. Questions about Software Defined Networking and my project in that field
- Q7. Questions about my internships at a startup and USC
- Q8. Am I considering going for masters
- Q9. What makes you want to join PayPal?
- Ans.
I am excited to join PayPal because of its innovative culture and impact on the global economy.
PayPal's commitment to innovation aligns with my passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
I am impressed by PayPal's global reach and impact on the economy, and I want to be a part of that.
I appreciate PayPal's focus on diversity and inclusion, and I believe in the importance of working for a company with s...
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The aptitude test consisted of about 20 questions and had just 20 minutes. The questions were tough and you need speed to solve them. People preparing for CAT and other such exams should be able to perform better. The max score among my batch was 7 or 8.
The coding question was paper based and you had to write C code for a simple question on paper, but design was also taken into account for evaluating the code.
Tips: Both get disheartened if you don't do well in the aptitude.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 21
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was more like a discussion rather than a question answer round. The discussion always went quite off the topic and the interviewer went on to ask other concepts of OS and networks etc.
Tips: Be thorough with the core concepts in subjects like OS and networks
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: This interview was a little more of marketing PayPal to me than an interview. He however slipped in the questions given above. The machine learning question was a little too obvious to apply thresholding and I wasted time trying to get better algorithms when he expected only thresholding.
Tips: Do not tell you are the topper if you are, because I did and he clearly said they don't hire toppers!
Round: HR Interview
Experience: This interview was more to get the truth out of me. I have a very research oriented profile and that was evident from my resume. The interview was to find out whether I would really join their company if offered.
Tips: If you have a high CG and research experience but still want to go for a job, make sure you tune your resume to prune out the research and only market the side which the company looks for, otherwise the company will reject you.
Skills: Computer Science Concepts, OS, Networks, OOP, Machine Learning
College Name: IIT HYDERABAD
Motivation: Just as a backup since I was indeed planning for a masters program. Highest paying package among the companies at that time.
Interview Questionnaire
21 Questions
- Q1. Discussion of previous written test questions
- Q2. Find the odd repeating element from a set of repeating elements
- Ans.
Find the odd repeating element from an array of strings
Use a hash table to count the frequency of each element
Iterate through the hash table to find the element with an odd count
- Q3. A 2D matrix is given which is row wise and column wise sorted. Find a particular element from it
- Ans.
Finding an element in a sorted 2D matrix
Start from the top right corner or bottom left corner
Compare the target element with the current element
Move left or down if the target is smaller, else move right or up
Repeat until the target is found or all elements are checked
- Q4. SQL Query to find Nth highest salary from table
- Ans.
SQL query to find Nth highest salary from table
Use ORDER BY and LIMIT clauses
Use subquery to get the Nth highest salary
Handle cases where there are less than N distinct salaries
- Q5. Another basic SQL query
- Q6. Write a function that returns '3' when '4' is passed as an input and vice versa without using if-else condition
- Ans.
Function to swap '3' and '4' without using if-else
Use XOR operator to swap the values
Convert the input to ASCII code and perform the swap
Use a lookup table to map the values
- Q7. Question on Suffix trees
- Q8. Question on Tries
- Q9. Question on Ternary search trees
- Q10. Question on hash maps
- Q11. Question on complexity of an algorithm
- Q12. 3-4 SQL queries
- Q13. Question on SQL joins
- Q14. JAVA questions on static block,static function and static variables
- Q15. JAVA questions on memory initialization and references
- Q16. Puzzle on measuring exactly half a glass of water
- Q17. Introduce yourself
- Ans.
I am a software developer with experience in Java and Python.
Proficient in Java and Python programming languages
Experience in developing web applications using Spring framework
Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB
- Q18. Why PAYTM?
- Ans.
PAYTM is a leading digital payment platform in India with a wide range of services.
PAYTM has a user-friendly interface and offers a seamless payment experience.
It provides a variety of services like mobile recharges, bill payments, and online shopping.
PAYTM has a strong focus on security and fraud prevention measures.
It has a large user base and is widely accepted by merchants across India.
PAYTM is constantly innovatin...
- Q19. Will you go for further studies?
- Ans.
Yes, I am open to pursuing further studies in the future.
I believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.
Further studies can help me specialize in a particular field and enhance my skills.
I may consider pursuing a master's degree in computer science or a related field.
However, my immediate focus is on gaining practical experience and contributing to the organization.
- Q20. Why do you think has PAYTM grown so fast?
- Ans.
PAYTM grew fast due to its innovative approach and early adoption of digital payments.
Early adoption of digital payments in India
Innovative approach with features like mobile recharges, bill payments, and cashback offers
Expansion into e-commerce and financial services
Strategic partnerships with major companies like Uber and Alibaba
- Q21. (looking at my CGPA of 9) You can get a better company. Then Why PAYTM only?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: there were 20 mcqs and 2 coding questions. It was a pen and paper test. We were given 1 hour to solve it. The mcqs were of average difficulty. The 2 coding questions were:
1. A variation of the standard Josephus Problem
2. Find the 'x' largest elements from 'n' input elements without using sorting.
Tips: They focus on algorithms not on complete solutions. Do not leave any question unattempted. If you do not know the exact approach then use Brute-Force approach.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The Interviewer was very nice. He was focussing on the approach used not on codes.
Tips: Be calm and think by basics :)
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked high level data structures in this round. But again he saw the approach used and not exact solution
Tips: Don't give up. Tell whatever you know
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: JAVA questions were based on very detailed concepts. Study OOP properly.
Tips: Maintain your calm :)
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Overall the experience was nice and smooth.
Tips: If they allow you to ask them any question then ask them something about the company. They should find you interested in the company :)
General Tips: Just be cool. Show them you are enthusiastic to learn and work. While prepration focus on Basics and Algorithms. Prepare DBMS nicely too :)
Skill Tips: Have full knowledge about your projects
Skills: JAVA, Data Structures, Operating systems, Network Programming, DBMS
College Name: NIT Jalandhar
Motivation: PAYTM is a perfect mix for the dynamic startup culture and stability of a big organiztaion. PAYTM has an amazing work culture and excellent opportunities for growth
Skills evaluated in this interview
MAYANK DEEP
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: There were 3 Questions . One on String manipulation and two were on Binary Trees. All were easy but there was time constraint.
Tips: Practice as many question as possible.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 3
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given the problem to design a car pooling system complete with the required classes .. data structures which would be used ... how the database would look like etc..
Tips: General understanding of databases and OOP concepts would do.
Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Be thorough and have in-depth knowledge of each and every point of your resume.
College Name: BITS Pilani
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