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Updated 12 Dec 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How Performance of application can be improved
  • Ans. 

    Performance of an application can be improved by optimizing code, using efficient algorithms, caching data, and scaling resources.

    • Optimize code by reducing unnecessary loops, improving database queries, and minimizing memory usage

    • Use efficient algorithms like binary search instead of linear search for large datasets

    • Implement caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data and reduce database calls

    • Scale resources b...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

You should be familiar with core java features. Collections, converting one collection Array / Vector to other. Removing duplicates. Lambda chaining / Functional programming. Basic SQL - Joins, Aggregates etc.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explain Architecture of applications you worked on. Justify use of components. System Design questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No need to grind leet code here. But you should know how to solve day to day problems. Do projects end to end. You should know the backend well.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux commands,
  • Q2. Cloud technologies different services (iaas, paas, saas)
  • Ans. 

    Cloud technologies offer different services like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS for varying levels of control and management.

    • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as virtual servers and storage.

    • PaaS (Platform as a Service) offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with infrastructure.

    • SaaS (Software as a Service) deli...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What do you know AWS

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush up OS basics and cloud technologies.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There was coding test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 2 technical rounds
  • Q2. Merge sort algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort is a divide and conquer algorithm that divides the input array into two halves, sorts them separately, and then merges them back together in sorted order.

    • Divide the input array into two halves

    • Recursively sort each half

    • Merge the sorted halves back together

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Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Leetcode Easy question

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

It was a Basic Aptitude Test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

We were asked to do Sorting, SQL queries (join)

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • 5 years of experience in software development

    • Proficient in developing web applications

    • Skilled in using various technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and SQL

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Create an API using Notepad to check if a string is a palindrome or not.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Solid principal

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join worst company

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initially test was conducted. But they also considered resume for shortlisting to interview. Even if you do test badly, resume will come to your rescue if it is good enough.
Tips: Test consists of both aptitude and coding. Basic coding skills in C will be sufficient to solve the coding questions.

General Tips: Interviewing people are very friendly during the interview. Concentrate on concepts like linked lists, basic problems on strongs.
Skill Tips: Any basic C programming book.
Skills: Basic Coding, Basic C/C++
Duration: 2.5
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Diverse fields in which company is working.

I applied via Referral

Interview Questionnaire 

13 Questions

  • Q1. Which is my dream company?
  • Q2. What is my biggest achievement till date?
  • Ans. 

    My biggest achievement till date is successfully leading a team to develop and launch a new software product ahead of schedule.

    • Led a team of developers to create a new software product

    • Completed the project ahead of schedule

    • Received positive feedback from clients and stakeholders

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  • Q3. How would I handle conflicts with my team members?
  • Ans. 

    I would address conflicts directly and respectfully, seeking to understand the root cause and find a mutually beneficial solution.

    • Listen actively to understand the other person's perspective

    • Communicate clearly and respectfully

    • Identify the root cause of the conflict

    • Brainstorm potential solutions together

    • Be willing to compromise and find a mutually beneficial solution

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. I have saved money from a year and bought my dream bike. It is the last round of Paypal interview today. I am on my way on the bike and it breaks down in a no parking zone. Suggest a win­win situation so...
  • Q5. What is success according to me?
  • Ans. 

    Success is achieving personal goals, feeling fulfilled, and making a positive impact.

    • Success is subjective and can vary from person to person.

    • It involves setting and achieving goals, both short-term and long-term.

    • Feeling fulfilled and content with one's accomplishments is a key aspect of success.

    • Making a positive impact on others or the world can also be a measure of success.

    • Success is not just about material wealth or...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. I was asked to write a code snippet from my project
  • Q7. Program to implement Dijkstra’s algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Dijkstra's algorithm finds the shortest path between nodes in a graph.

    • Create a graph with nodes and edges

    • Assign a tentative distance to each node

    • Set the initial node as current and mark it visited

    • For each neighbor of the current node, calculate the tentative distance

    • If the tentative distance is less than the current distance, update the distance

    • Mark the current node as visited and select the unvisited node with the sma...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Program to reverse a singly linked list
  • Ans. 

    A program to reverse a singly linked list

    • Create a new empty linked list

    • Traverse the original linked list and insert each node at the beginning of the new list

    • Return the new list

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  • Q9. Which algorithm would I use to sort a linked list and why? Subsequently, I was asked to explain the logic of merge sort
  • Q10. Suggest as many methods as possible for finding the nth largest element in an unsorted linked list
  • Ans. 

    Methods to find nth largest element in an unsorted linked list

    • Traverse the linked list and store elements in an array, sort the array and return the nth largest element

    • Use quickselect algorithm to find the nth largest element in O(n) time complexity

    • Implement a max heap and extract the nth largest element

    • Divide the linked list into smaller sublists and recursively find the nth largest element

    • Use merge sort to sort the l

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How would I explain the concept of prime number to an illiterate?
  • Ans. 

    A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself.

    • A prime number has exactly two factors: 1 and itself.

    • Prime numbers cannot be divided evenly by any other number.

    • Examples of prime numbers include 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Give a few test cases for a bank transaction
  • Ans. 

    Test cases for a bank transaction

    • Transaction amount within account balance limit

    • Transaction amount exceeds account balance limit

    • Transaction to a valid account number

    • Transaction to an invalid account number

    • Transaction with correct transaction code

    • Transaction with incorrect transaction code

    • Transaction during bank working hours

    • Transaction outside bank working hours

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. Design classes for educational institutions in a city
  • Ans. 

    Design classes for educational institutions in a city

    • Identify the main entities: schools, students, teachers, courses

    • Create a School class with attributes like name, address, and a list of students and teachers

    • Create a Student class with attributes like name, age, and a list of courses

    • Create a Teacher class with attributes like name, specialization, and a list of courses

    • Create a Course class with attributes like name, ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills:
College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Questions about projects
  • Q2. Why Paypal?
  • Ans. 

    Paypal is a leading online payment platform with a strong reputation and global presence.

    • Paypal is a well-established and trusted online payment platform used by millions of users worldwide.

    • It offers secure and convenient payment options for both individuals and businesses.

    • Paypal has a strong focus on innovation and technology, making it an exciting place to work for software engineers.

    • Working at Paypal provides opport...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What does Paypal do?
  • Ans. 

    Paypal is a digital payment platform that allows individuals and businesses to make online transactions.

    • Paypal provides a secure way to send and receive money online.

    • It allows users to link their bank accounts, credit cards, or debit cards to their Paypal account.

    • Users can make payments to merchants or individuals using their Paypal balance or linked payment methods.

    • Paypal offers buyer and seller protection, dispute re...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software engineer leading a team of developers on innovative projects.

    • Continuing to enhance my technical skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and certifications

    • Taking on more leadership responsibilities and mentoring junior team members

    • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge software solutions

    • Building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to drive pr

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: One Programming and 15 multiple choice Questions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 16

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: All details about projects you have written on resume. Some different implementation of some parts of your project.

Skills: Knowledge about Database Managements Systems, Problem Solving Skills
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. Detecting loop in linked list
  • Ans. 

    Detecting loop in a linked list

    • Use two pointers, one moving one node at a time and the other moving two nodes at a time

    • If there is a loop, the two pointers will eventually meet

    • If any of the pointers reach the end of the list, there is no loop

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write code for dfs
  • Ans. 

    DFS (Depth-First Search) is a graph traversal algorithm that explores as far as possible along each branch before backtracking.

    • DFS uses a stack to keep track of visited nodes and explore adjacent nodes.

    • It can be implemented recursively or iteratively.

    • DFS is useful for solving problems like finding connected components, detecting cycles, and solving mazes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to find cycle in graph
  • Ans. 

    To find a cycle in a graph, use depth-first search (DFS) and keep track of visited nodes.

    • Implement DFS algorithm to traverse the graph

    • Maintain a visited array to keep track of visited nodes

    • If a visited node is encountered again during DFS, a cycle exists

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is hashing and how will you implement?
  • Ans. 

    Hashing is a process of converting data into a fixed-size numerical value called a hash code.

    • Hashing is used to quickly retrieve data from large datasets.

    • It is commonly used in data structures like hash tables and hash maps.

    • Hash functions should be fast, deterministic, and produce unique hash codes for different inputs.

    • Examples of hash functions include MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Questions related to to resume
  • Q6. No of pairs between 1 and N satisfy relation pow(a,3)+pow(b,3)=pow(c,3)+pow(d,3).a,b,c,d<=N
  • Ans. 

    The question asks for the number of pairs between 1 and N that satisfy a specific mathematical relation.

    • The relation is pow(a,3) + pow(b,3) = pow(c,3) + pow(d,3)

    • The values of a, b, c, and d should be less than or equal to N

    • Count the number of pairs that satisfy the relation

  • Answered by AI
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  • Q8. Questions related to resume
  • Q9. Explain Merge sort
  • Ans. 

    Merge sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm that recursively divides an array into two halves, sorts them, and then merges them.

    • Divide the array into two halves

    • Recursively sort each half

    • Merge the sorted halves back together

    • Repeat until the entire array is sorted

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Why do you want to join in paypal?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join PayPal because of its innovative technology, global impact, and strong company culture.

    • Innovative technology - PayPal is known for its cutting-edge technology and digital payment solutions.

    • Global impact - Working at PayPal would allow me to contribute to a company that has a worldwide reach and influence.

    • Strong company culture - I value a company that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and employee well-b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Explain anything whatever you learned recently?
  • Ans. 

    I recently learned about the benefits of using Docker for containerization.

    • Docker allows for easy packaging and deployment of applications

    • It helps in creating consistent environments across different platforms

    • Docker containers are lightweight and efficient

    • Example: I used Docker to containerize a microservices architecture for a recent project

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: coding question related to palindrome portioning.MCQs related to cs fundamentals
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Skills: General Coding And Problem Solving
College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

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