Rippling Senior Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

DSA question.
1 - stocks buy/sell

Q1. Merge sort related DSA problem
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Q2. Linked List DSA problem
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Implement a linked list data structure and solve a problem using it.
• Understand the basic concepts of linked lists such as nodes and pointers.

• Implement functions to insert, delete, and search for elements in the linked list.

• Solve a problem like reversing a linked list or finding the middle element using linked list operations.
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Q1. Design for TrueCaller
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Design a system similar to TrueCaller for identifying unknown callers.
• Implement a database of phone numbers and associated names

• Allow users to report spam numbers

• Use machine learning algorithms to identify spam calls

• Provide a caller ID feature for incoming calls
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Q1. Previous project experiences
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Led development of a cloud-based inventory management system for a retail company.
• Managed a team of 5 developers to design and implement the system

• Utilized AWS services for scalability and reliability

• Integrated with existing ERP system for seamless data flow
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Q1. Why are you leaving your current job
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Seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth
• Looking for a new challenge to further develop my skills and knowledge

• Interested in exploring different technologies and industries

• Seeking opportunities for career advancement and growth

• Current job lacks opportunities for professional development
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Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was in the mid day and since I applied for a Frontend role the discussion was majorly around data structure and bit of Javascript.
The interviewer was helping and good listener.

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Merge Two Sorted Linked Lists Problem Statement
You are provided with two sorted linked lists. Your task is to merge them into a single sorted linked list and return the head of the combined linked list.
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Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list without using additional space.
• Create a dummy node to start the merged list

• Compare the values of the two linked lists and add the smaller value to the merged list

• Move the pointer of the merged list and the pointer of the smaller value list

• Continue this process until one of the lists is fully traversed

• Append the remaining elements of the other list to the me
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Sort 0 1 2 Problem Statement
Given an integer array arr of size 'N' containing only 0s, 1s, and 2s, write an algorithm to sort the array.
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The first line contains an integer 'T' representing the n...read more
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Sort an array of 0s, 1s, and 2s in linear time complexity.
• Use three pointers to keep track of 0s, 1s, and 2s while traversing the array.

• Swap elements based on the values encountered to sort the array in-place.

• Time complexity should be O(N) and space complexity should be O(1).
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Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was more of a in depth round on the framework I'm working on and problem solving.

Q1. What is the event loop and what is its significance?
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The event loop is a mechanism in programming that allows for asynchronous execution of code.
• The event loop is a key component in JavaScript's runtime environment, responsible for handling asynchronous operations.

• It continuously checks the call stack for any pending tasks and executes them in a non-blocking manner.

• The event loop ensures that the program remains responsive by allowing other code to run while waiting for ...read more
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Q2. Can you provide examples of output-based questions in JavaScript that utilize browser APIs?
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Output-based questions in JavaScript using browser APIs
• Example 1: Write a script that uses the Geolocation API to display the user's current location on a map

• Example 2: Create a program that uses the Web Audio API to play a sound when a button is clicked

• Example 3: Develop a web page that uses the Canvas API to draw a simple animation
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Q3. How would you design a system to support localization in a mobile app?
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Designing a system to support localization in a mobile app
• Use resource files to store localized strings for different languages

• Implement a language selection feature for users to choose their preferred language

• Utilize localization libraries or frameworks to streamline the process

• Consider cultural differences when localizing content, such as date formats and currency symbols
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Round duration - 75 Minutes
Round difficulty - Hard

It was more of a fitment/managerial round.
Didn't had any coding questions, but was asked more on approaches and optimisations.
Discussions on the project you have worked on.

Q1. You need to find the fastest 3 horses out of a group, given that you can only race 5 horses at a time. How would you approach this problem?
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To find the fastest 3 horses out of a group with 5 horses racing at a time, we can use a tournament style approach.
• Divide the horses into groups of 5 and race them against each other. This will give you the fastest horse in each group.

• Take the winners from each group and race them against each other. The top 3 horses in this final race will be the fastest 3 overall.

• Keep track of the results and compare the timings to d
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Q2. How do you debug the root cause of lag on a screen?
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To debug lag on a screen, analyze code, check for memory leaks, optimize rendering, and use profiling tools.
• Analyze code to identify any inefficient algorithms or operations causing lag.

• Check for memory leaks that could be impacting performance.

• Optimize rendering by reducing the number of draw calls, optimizing shaders, and minimizing overdraw.

• Use profiling tools like Xcode Instruments or Android Profiler to identify p
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Q3. Can you explain the architecture of the app you have recently worked on?
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The app I recently worked on is a social media platform for sharing photos and connecting with friends.
• The app follows a client-server architecture, with the client being the mobile app and the server handling data storage and processing.

• The client side is built using React Native for cross-platform compatibility.

• The server side is implemented using Node.js with a MongoDB database for storing user data and photos.

• The a...read more
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Q1. Code postorder traversal without using recursion.
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Iterative solution using a stack to perform postorder traversal.
• Use a stack to simulate the recursive call stack.

• Push nodes in the order of right, left, root.

• Pop nodes from stack and add to result array.

• Repeat until stack is empty.
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Q2. Leetcode Problem 1626 - Best team with no conflicts.
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Q1. Design whatsapp with one to one, group messaging and read receipts functionalities. Design the database.
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Design a messaging app like WhatsApp with one-to-one, group messaging, and read receipts functionalities.
• Use a relational database to store user information, messages, and group memberships.

• Create tables for users, messages, groups, and group memberships.

• Include columns for message content, sender, receiver, timestamp, and read status.

• Implement a feature to mark messages as read with read receipts.

• Use indexes for effic
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Q2. Questions on dbms, cn and os.
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Q1. Binary search for closest element
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Binary search to find the closest element in a sorted array
• Implement binary search to find the target element in the array

• Keep track of the closest element found so far while searching

• Update the closest element if a closer one is found during the search
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Q2. String manipulation
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Q1. Low level Design for an online e-commerce website
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Low level design for an online e-commerce website involves designing the architecture and components of the website.
• Identify the main components such as user interface, database, payment gateway, product catalog, etc.

• Design the database schema to store user information, product details, orders, etc.

• Implement user authentication and authorization mechanisms for secure access.

• Integrate payment gateway for processing tran...read more
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Q1. Coding questions medium level
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Q2. Coding questions hard
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Q1. Coding questions
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Q2. Questions related to oops, operating system,DBMS , SQL
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Q1. General questions about zepto
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Q2. Questions related to resume
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Q1. What is deep copy ?
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Deep copy is a copy of an object that duplicates all of its attributes, including nested objects, rather than just copying references.
• Deep copy creates a new object with its own unique memory space.

• Changes made to the original object do not affect the deep copy.

• Deep copy is often used when you need to modify an object without affecting the original.

• Example: Using JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(object)) in JavaScript to crea
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It was a DSA round with one medium and one hard question.