Safe Security Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

DSA based round. Taken by external company. I would say to medium level questions asked.

Q1. This was based on LLD.
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Q2. Why SQL and not NoSQL?
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SQL is preferred for structured data, transactions, complex queries, and ACID compliance.
• SQL is better for structured data and relationships between data.

• SQL is preferred for transactions and ensuring data integrity.

• SQL is more suitable for complex queries involving multiple tables.

• SQL databases provide ACID compliance for data consistency and reliability.
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Q1. Past project experience with a Tech Lead.
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Worked on a project with a Tech Lead to develop a new feature for a web application.
• Collaborated closely with the Tech Lead to define project requirements and timelines

• Received guidance and mentorship from the Tech Lead on best practices and coding standards

• Participated in regular code reviews and discussions with the Tech Lead to ensure quality and consistency

• Implemented feedback and suggestions provided by the Tech L
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Q2. More into the problems I have solved previously and the working culture discussion.
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Q1. Find in rotated sorted array
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Search for a target value in a rotated sorted array.
• Use binary search to find the pivot point where the array is rotated.

• Determine which half of the array the target value lies in based on the pivot point.

• Continue binary search in the appropriate half of the array to find the target value.
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Q2. Design IMDB. how will you manage concurrent ratings
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Design IMDB with concurrent ratings management
• Implement a locking mechanism to ensure only one user can update a rating at a time

• Use a queue system to handle multiple rating requests in an orderly manner

• Consider using distributed systems to handle high concurrency levels
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Q1. Design vehicle rental system. Api design
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Design a vehicle rental system API
• Create endpoints for listing available vehicles, booking a vehicle, and returning a vehicle

• Include authentication and authorization mechanisms for users and admins

• Implement payment gateway integration for processing rental payments

• Include features like vehicle search, filtering, and reviews/ratings

• Consider scalability and performance optimizations for handling high traffic
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Q1. There wer four questions 1) wildcard pattern matching(leetcode) 2) cows and buffaloes(leetcode) 3) unix based cd directory 4) backtracking question
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Q2. It was a resume based round for 45 min
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Q1. It was a resume based round for 1 hr
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Q1. Share details of your previous job.
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Q2. What are your salary expectations?
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Q3. What is your family background?
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Q4. Why should we hire you?
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Q5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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Q6. Tell me about yourself.
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