Smallcase Technologies Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

3 coding questions

Q1. Design a Time Series Database
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A time series database stores data points with timestamps for efficient retrieval and analysis.
• Choose a suitable data model for the database

• Use a time-based partitioning scheme for efficient data retrieval

• Implement compression techniques to reduce storage requirements

• Support for querying and analyzing time-based data

• Ensure data consistency and durability

• Consider scalability and high availability

• Examples: InfluxDB, Time
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First round was a coding test which has 2 problem solving questions and 3 subjective questions based on C++

Q1. This is also based on problem solving and DSA. A small part will be OS and network.
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More of a subjective round, highly focused on OS, networking and computer architecture.

Q1. This round is with the HM, totally subjective. Highly focused on past experience, current projects etc.
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Q1. HR discussion mostly questions are related to past and current experience.
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2 coding questions based on DSA.

Q1. Easy coding problem.
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Q2. Medium coding problem.
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Q1. The interview emphasized team collaboration and work ethics, with a particular focus on my overall work experience at my previous company.
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Q2. What were your preferences regarding work locations, specifically your views on working from the office (WFO) compared to working from home (WFH)?
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I prefer a mix of both working from the office and working from home.
• I believe in the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and communication that come with working from the office.

• At the same time, I appreciate the flexibility and productivity that working from home offers.

• I think a hybrid approach, where employees have the option to choose between WFO and WFH based on their tasks and preferences, is ideal.

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Q1. Focus was on DS algo and scenario based coding questions
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Q2. Design skills and OS knowledge
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Q1. What do you know about capital markets?
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Capital markets refer to the financial markets where long-term securities such as stocks and bonds are traded.
• Capital markets are where companies and governments raise funds by issuing stocks and bonds

• Investors buy and sell securities in the capital markets

• Capital markets are regulated by government agencies such as the SEC in the US

• Examples of capital markets include the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ
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Q1. How you will work when you have targets?
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I prioritize tasks and create a plan to achieve targets efficiently.
• I break down the target into smaller achievable goals

• I prioritize tasks based on their importance and urgency

• I create a plan with deadlines and milestones

• I regularly track progress and make adjustments if necessary
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