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- Q1. Design a like and comments systemasked in Software Development Engineer II interview
- Q2. Triplets with given sumasked in Software Development Engineer II interview
- Q3. Design instagram databaseasked in Software Development Engineer II interview
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1NH21CS272 _Kothepalle_Chethana
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
Coding questions related to oops, dbms, predicting the output, time complexity and etc
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Bubble sort using recursion
- Ans.
Bubble sort using recursion is a sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
Define a recursive function that takes an array of strings as input
Base case: if the array length is 1, return the array
Recursive case: compare adjacent elements and swap if necessary, then recursively call the function with the updated array
Repeat the proc
- Q2. Reversing strings using different methods
- Ans.
Different methods to reverse strings in an array
Use built-in functions like reverse() in JavaScript
Iterate through each string and reverse characters manually
Use recursion to reverse each string
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Questions related to testing
- Q2. Logical questions which are related to testing
Interview Preparation Tips
- Dbms
- Java
- logical reasoning
- aptitude
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Anonymous
I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.
(1 Question)
- Q1. It was a hood discussion basic tableau and SQL questions were asked
(1 Question)
- Q1. More focused on logical thinking and how to model data and analyse.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. And this round was taken by so called CTO of the organisation. I must say he is not eligible for this position. He is a CTO and sounded non technical more. The questions asked by him were very silly. Que...
- Q2. Asked about tools i used where he literally have no idea.
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Was asked to reverse linked list k elements at a time. It was ok to use an editor.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Asked about the challenges you faced. Interviewer did not have the patience and ended the interview 10 mins earlier.
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Prajwal VS
(1 Question)
- Q1. LC medium questions are asked
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Selected
I applied via Instahyre and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
90 minutes.
Problem on graph - Evaluate division (leetcode).
Binary Search Problem.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Database schema
- Q2. Design instagram database
- Ans.
Design a database for Instagram platform.
Create tables for users, posts, comments, likes, followers, etc.
Use primary keys and foreign keys to establish relationships between tables.
Store user information such as username, email, password, profile picture, etc.
Store post information such as image, caption, likes, comments, etc.
Implement indexing for faster retrieval of data.
Consider scalability and performance in databa
(1 Question)
- Q1. Behavorial Questions
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(2 Questions)
- Q1. Leetcode questions were asked, mostly easy, medium
- Q2. Leetcode easy / medium questions
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Selected
I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Triplets with given sum
- Ans.
Find all unique triplets in an array that sum up to a given target value.
Sort the array first to easily identify duplicates.
Use two pointers approach to find the triplets.
Skip duplicates to avoid duplicate triplets.
Example: Given array [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] and target sum 8, output should be ['1, 3, 4'].
- Q2. Basic Tree Question
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Design a like and comments system
- Ans.
Design a like and comments system for a social media platform
Use a relational database to store user likes and comments
Implement a feature to allow users to like posts and comments
Include a feature to display the number of likes and comments on each post
Allow users to comment on posts and reply to comments
Implement a notification system for users to be notified of new likes and comments on their posts
- Q2. Basic design question
(1 Question)
- Q1. This round was with CTO - It had basic questions regarding my previous job
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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a strong background in finance and a passion for problem-solving.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have worked in the finance industry for 5 years.
I am skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
I have successfully managed large-scale projects and implemented cost-saving strategies.
I am a team player and have excellent communication and interp...
- Q2. How much knowledge do you have in Insurance
- Ans.
I have a strong knowledge in insurance.
I have a deep understanding of insurance policies and coverage.
I am familiar with different types of insurance such as life, health, auto, and property.
I have experience in analyzing insurance claims and determining coverage eligibility.
I am knowledgeable about insurance regulations and compliance.
I have worked with insurance companies and clients to provide accurate and timely in...
- Q3. They will ask you about your previous experience
Interview Preparation Tips
1) Focus about technical skills and Analytical skills
2) Gain knowledge about insurance and about insurance industry
3) They will check your verbal ability
I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.
(4 Questions)
- Q1. Why are you looking for a change?
- Q2. What are your salary expectations?
- Q3. What is your family background?
- Q4. Tell me about yourself.
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Tell me about yourself.
- Q2. What is your strength and weakness, what is your job in current company. Why you want to switch, some insurance domain questions.
(1 Question)
- Q1. Salary discussion and what is your expectations.
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I appeared for an interview in Feb 2017.
Interview Questionnaire
1 Question
- Q1. Why did you choose marketing as your specialization?
- Ans.
I chose marketing as my specialization because of my passion for creativity, consumer behavior, and strategic thinking.
Passion for creativity and innovation in developing marketing campaigns
Interest in understanding consumer behavior and psychology to create effective strategies
Enjoyment of analyzing market trends and competition to make informed decisions
Desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced industry that allows
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