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Updated 16 May 2023

Postman Software Engineer Interview Experiences

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

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

2 Leetcode Medium questions on hackerrank

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Kadane algorithm based question
  • Q2. Leetcode medium
  • Q3. Resume based questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Probability question math problem
  • Q2. Puzzle to solve
  • Q3. AI based question
  • Q4. 1 question to solve Leetcode medium

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong with DSA and communication skill
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pointless basic questions is what they asked
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They had this round for hours together

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Kindly do not attend interview at Pando. They make the interview process long and tedious. They had less budget despite knowing that they wasted my time and efforts on the whole the company is not well structured and their HR team is very poor. They are a typical unstructured startup company with poor work ethics and culture.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2023. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

60 Minutes coding test was there

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Worst experience ever, never apply for company in this, highly unstable company
  • Q2. Add two numbers in a linked list, don't apply
  • Ans. 

    Traverse the linked list and add the values of each node without using additional data structures.

    • Traverse the linked list while keeping track of the sum in a variable

    • Update the sum by adding the value of each node as you traverse the list

    • Handle carry over if the sum of two nodes is greater than 9

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Sort the array by using all sorting algorithms, don't join
  • Q4. Subset problem find all the subsets
  • Ans. 

    To find all subsets of a given set, use recursion to generate all possible combinations.

    • Use recursion to generate all possible combinations of including or excluding each element in the set.

    • Start with an empty subset and recursively add each element to create new subsets.

    • Each subset can be represented as an array of strings.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. LRU Cache problem, explain it and implement it
  • Ans. 

    LRU Cache is a data structure that stores a fixed number of items and removes the least recently used item when the cache is full.

    • LRU Cache uses a combination of a doubly linked list and a hashmap to efficiently store and retrieve items.

    • When an item is accessed, it is moved to the front of the linked list to indicate it is the most recently used item.

    • If the cache is full, the least recently used item at the end of the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join, Worst Experience every

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 rounds, 2 coding questions in each round. Managerial round.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume overview and work experience discussion
  • Q2. Asked for expected salary
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Manager and employee problem. Given a table with id, Employee, managerId. Print the hierarchy in a tree format.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is ACID Prop?
  • Ans. 

    ACID Prop stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability properties in database transactions.

    • Atomicity ensures that all operations in a transaction are completed successfully or none at all.

    • Consistency ensures that the database remains in a consistent state before and after the transaction.

    • Isolation ensures that multiple transactions can be executed concurrently without affecting each other.

    • Durability ensures...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WHAT IS ER Dia?
  • Ans. 

    ER Dia stands for Entity-Relationship Diagram, a visual representation of entities and their relationships in a database.

    • ER Dia is used to design databases by showing the entities (such as customers, products, orders) and the relationships between them.

    • Entities are represented as rectangles, relationships as diamonds, and attributes as ovals.

    • For example, in a library database, you may have entities like 'Book', 'Author...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Python Programming question with list, regex, strings
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Telegram and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. What is the job culture of zopsmart
  • Ans. 

    The job culture at Zopsmart is collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced.

    • Collaborative work environment where team members support and help each other

    • Emphasis on innovation and creativity in problem-solving

    • Fast-paced atmosphere with opportunities for growth and learning

    • Open communication and feedback encouraged

    • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Medium level leetcode problem

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude Test with 1 coding question and 8 other aptitude questions

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA questions with some dbms questions.
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA + SQL query writing questions. Do revise SQL before interview.

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, Coding Test and HR.
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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