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Updated 16 May 2023

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1 interview found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2022. There were 6 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What's your motivation to join this team?
  • Ans. 

    I am motivated to join this team because of the challenging work and the opportunity to learn and grow.

    • I am excited about the projects this team is working on and the potential impact they can have.

    • I am impressed by the team's expertise and collaborative approach.

    • I am looking for a supportive and innovative work environment where I can contribute my skills and knowledge.

    • I am eager to learn from my colleagues and develo...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the projects/initiatives you have worked-on in your current role?
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on multiple projects including developing a new e-commerce platform and implementing a machine learning algorithm for fraud detection.

    • Developed a new e-commerce platform using React and Node.js

    • Implemented a machine learning algorithm for fraud detection using Python and TensorFlow

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success

    • Improved website performance by optimizing code and reducing

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Design VS code(any IDE)
  • Ans. 

    Designing an IDE like VS code requires a deep understanding of software development and user experience.

    • Identify the target audience and their needs

    • Choose the programming languages and frameworks to support

    • Create a user-friendly interface with customizable features

    • Implement debugging and testing tools

    • Ensure compatibility with different operating systems

    • Continuously update and improve the IDE based on user feedback

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Discuss the architechture, limitations and abilities you would want in your app
  • Ans. 

    The app architecture should be scalable, with a user-friendly interface and secure data storage.

    • The app should have a modular architecture to allow for easy scalability and maintenance.

    • The user interface should be intuitive and easy to navigate.

    • The app should have robust security measures in place to protect user data.

    • The app should be able to handle large amounts of data and traffic.

    • The app should be compatible with m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. The objective is not to code, but rather to discuss how would you implement certain features
Round 4 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. No coding involved but deep JavaScript, CSS, Browser, APIs related questions were asked
  • Q2. Need to explain very minute details, explain working and uses
  • Q3. What is a CDN? How does the browser work?
  • Ans. 

    CDN stands for Content Delivery Network. Browser works by sending requests to servers and receiving responses.

    • CDN is a network of servers that deliver content to users based on their geographic location.

    • CDN reduces latency and improves website performance.

    • Browser sends HTTP requests to servers and receives responses containing HTML, CSS, JS, and other assets.

    • Browser renders the received content and displays it to the u

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. CSS positioning
  • Q5. Flexbox, Grid, Browser internals
  • Q6. NO DSA question ❌
Round 5 - Coding Test 

You get 60 minutes to code an application in your choice of programming stack. Out of which 45 minutes are set aside for implementation and 15 minutes for problem discussion and conclusion.

Make sure that you think out loud while implementing the solution and not just silently coding.

Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Conclude the whole process, discuss salary expectations, perks, benefits, and other policy discussions

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Strings, arrays, dp

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: PAPER DURATION: 3 hours
NO. OF QUESTIONS: 2 (20 marks each)
MAXIMUM MARKS: 20*2 = 40 marksQUESTION 1:
JSON Prettier:-Write a program which takes JSON as input and gives prettified JSONYou need to read JSON from STDIN. Input gives one line of uglified JSON.Output should be formatted JSON. Check the standard output link.Use 2 white spaces (not‘\t’) for one indentation.SAMPLE INPUT:{“group” : {list : [1,2,3]}, “list” : [“a”,”b”,”c”]}SAMPLE OUTPUT:{“group” : {List : [1,2,3]},“list” : [“a”,”b”,”c”]}EXPLANATION: Input will be uglifiedjson in one line and output will be prettified format of that. QUESTION 2:XML parse plus series computationEvaluate an expression given in XML format. Keys will be Expr- contains the entire expression. Elem – contains the digit, sum, Prod- contains two or more keys whose evaluation needs to be summed or multiplied respectively. Sub will contain 2 keys or more, where the second key onwards will have to be subtracted from the first one. Div- will contain 2 keys in which first key will need to be divided by second. SAMPLE INPUT:4673 SAMPLE OUTPUT:
20EXPLANATION:Input will be xml file through standard input. End of xml file marked by .
Duration: 180 minutes
Total Questions: 2

College Name: NA
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. DSA question (Competitive programming)
  • Q2. LLD question (Competetive)

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding , 2 SQL with some quants

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Remove redundant parentheses in a expression
  • Ans. 

    Remove redundant parentheses in a expression

    • Identify the innermost parentheses

    • Evaluate the expression inside the innermost parentheses

    • Replace the innermost parentheses with the evaluated expression

    • Repeat until no more redundant parentheses exist

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Chargebee?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and focus on your strength and if you screw up a part don’t feel bad

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

A coding test on hackerrank with some basic graph problems

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The interviewer asked about my projects
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Based on concepts and past experience

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Full day exam on saturday
  • Q2. Coding related, dsa, aptitude etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest with every thing

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 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. 1 LC medium question based on binary search
  • Q2. Question related to resume.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 coding questions 1 medium, 1 easy
  • Q2. Asked various framework related fundamentals.
Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical + Behavioral
  • Q2. Behavioral round with manager

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm and confident. Ask hints to interviewer if you're getting stucked.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 Medium level DSA question

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mirror binary tree
  • Q2. Optimally find n^m
  • Ans. 

    Use the exponentiation by squaring algorithm to optimally find n^m.

    • Use the exponentiation by squaring algorithm to reduce the number of multiplications needed.

    • Divide the exponent by 2 and recursively calculate the result.

    • Handle the cases when the exponent is even or odd separately.

    • Example: n^5 = n * n^2 * n^2

  • Answered by AI

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Postman Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Postman Software Engineer interview?
Postman interview process usually has 6 rounds. The most common rounds in the Postman interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Postman 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 Postman. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Postman expect are Javascript, Team Building, Wellness, Product Design and Web Technologies.
What are the top questions asked in Postman Software Engineer interview?

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