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Coinbase Interview Experience for Software Development Engineer 3 In total, there were 5 rounds of interviews evaluating various skills like Coding & Problem Skills, Data Structures, Leadership, and Design skills: 👉 Round 1 - Screening (60 minutes): This round was mainly focused on Coding & Problem solving. 4 problems were given. 👉 Round 2 - Coding / Pair Programming (90 minutes): Implementation-based round, checking logic and code quality. Code quality played a major role. 👉 Round 3 - Manager Round (45 minutes): Discussion around problems faced, challenges, how did I approach the problems, etc. 👉 Round 4 - System Design (60 minutes): Covered a broad range of the problem, and was driving me to the areas where he wanted me to deep dive in. 👉 Round 5 - Coding (60 minutes): Code quality and implementation-based questions. One coding problem was given and I was asked to code it handling all the edge cases. If you want to read about the interview experience in detail, read about it here: https://lnkd.in/g9mpYay8 If you are looking for some guidance and help in preparation. Connect with me here: https://lnkd.in/dTqdUjwd #mentorship #guidance #mockinterview #interview #interviewexperience #career #jobs

Coinbase Interview Experience for Software Development Engineer 3 In total, there were 5 rounds of interviews evaluating various skills like Coding & Problem Skills, Data Structures, Leadership, and Design skills: 👉 Round 1 - Screening (60 minutes): This round was mainly focused on Coding & Problem solving. 4 problems were given. 👉 Round 2 - Coding / Pair Programming (90 minutes): Implementation-based round, checking logic and code quality. Code quality played a major role. 👉 Round 3 - Manager Round (45 minutes): Discussion around problems faced, challenges, how did I approach the problems, etc. 👉 Round 4 - System Design (60 minutes): Covered a broad range of the problem, and was driving me to the areas where he wanted me to deep dive in. 👉 Round 5 - Coding (60 minutes): Code quality and implementation-based questions. One coding problem was given and I was asked to code it handling all the edge cases. #mentorship #guidance #mockinterview #interview #interviewexperience #career #jobs

Sharing Goldman Sachs Interview Experience for SDE 3 Role → So, recently one of my mentees was contacted by a recruiter after having 3 years of experience, and so the process began. 📍 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁: (𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀) In this round, she was asked 2 LeetCode problems. One was Game of Book Cricket, and the other was Simple String Encoding-Decoding Problems. She solved both problems in time. 📍 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭: In this round, she was again given 2 problems. One was Trapping Rain Water, and another was similar to First Unique Character in a String. Solved both problems with optimized solutions & successfully ran test cases too. After this there were 4 more rounds (Zoom & CoderPad), each of about 60-70 mins, and all the rounds were on the same day. 📍 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮- 𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 This round was taken by 2 interviewers and was given 1 medium level leetcode question on Heap (lot of follow-up questions) and some Java questions. 📍 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟯- 𝗗𝗦𝗔 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 The round started with a detailed discussion of the projects & technologies she has worked on. After this, there was a 2D Array question & Binary Search Tree question. (Solved all) 📍 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟰- 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮 This round too started with discussing with her projects and then technical questions were asked from: OOPS questions, the difference between singleton class created by Java vs class created by Spring Boot, etc. In Design- she was asked to Design for an e-commerce site. Cleared this round too. 📍 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟱- 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 This round started with a discussion around my general work and project related stuff. After this she was a system design question with followup on questions too. The whole interview process went smooth and she successfully grabbed the offer letter. 🎉 If you want to do correct preparation and crack interviews in less time I’d recommend checking out Bosscoder Academy. It's a game-changer! Check them out here→ https://bit.ly/49EMUjf They have helped 1000+ Software Engineers with personalized mentorship from industry experts with placement assistance, to upskill and crack great offers.👩💻 #goldmansachs #collab #interviewexperience

A 'no' today could be a 'yes' tomorrow. The message below… …is from a highly qualified Principal SDE who opted out of a mid-stage interview process with one of my startup clients. Everything was fine with the opportunity; it's just that the timing wasn't right for him and his family when I reached out initially. I kept in touch with him regularly and made the placement 4 years later. *Relationships matter and the long game always wins!!* #headhunting #careers #careergrowth #jobhuting #techcareers #softwaredevelopment #incubator #devopsjobs #startupfounder #startupfunding #cybersecurityjobs #founders #cybersecury #pentesting #redteaming #networksecurity

The Zscaler SDE (Software Development Engineer) 1 Interview Experience in 2024 provides valuable insights into the company's recruitment process. Candidates typically undergo a series of technical assessments, coding challenges, and discussions to evaluate their programming skills and problem-solving abilities. Zscaler's interview process aims to identify individuals who can contribute effectively to the company's software development endeavors. Aspiring candidates should prepare thoroughly, showcasing their coding proficiency and problem-solving acumen to navigate this interview successfully. Give it a read and tell us what do you think?https://lnkd.in/dbJ6Fr88 You can also join our community : https://lnkd.in/dn2T_8HQ #ZscalerInterview2024 #SDE1Experience #TechRecruitment #CodingChallenges #TechnicalAssessments #SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer #InterviewInsights #ProblemSolvingSkills #CareerPreparation #TechTalentSearch #SoftwareEngineeringInterview #ZscalerRecruitment

Cred SDE-2 Interview Experience 🚀 While interviewing with Google, I had given interviews with multiple other companies. One such interview loop was with Cred. The recruiter had reached out via LinkedIn to schedule the interviews. Interview Process 1️⃣ Machine Coding Round I was asked to pick a language before the interview. I picked Java. I was asked to implement the core logic for a payment method ranking service. The problem statement was fairly long and I had some boilerplate code to work with. The expectation was to implement most of the functionality in 1 hour and then have a discussion with interviewers, before closing out the remaining code in 30 minutes or so. Concepts Tested: Design Patterns, Data Structures like Map,sets, arrays and heap. 2️⃣ DSA Round This was the easiest round in the process. 2 Leetcode medium questions were asked in a 1 hour round. Concepts Tested: Map, sets, sliding window, heaps 3️⃣ HLD Round Had to design a system similar to Dropbox. Focus was on API definition, database choices and tradeoffs, optimisations for larger files, handling scale and managing/reducing failures. The interview lasted for around 1 hour. 4️⃣ Hiring Manager round The interviewer asked another HLD Problem in this round. After 45 minutes of problem solving, the rest of the time was used for discussion about previous projects and behavioral/situational questions. 🎯 Result The recruiter shared that the feedback was positive. But, they would not be able to match my competing offers without ESOPs. Hence, I chose to not move forward with the process. In all the rounds the interviewers were collaborative and helpful. 🔴 Learnings 👉🏻 Unlike big tech, Cred heavily indexes on machine coding and system design. The interviewers were fair and collaborative. They want the candidate to succeed. 👉🏻 DSA interviews are on the easier side. 👉🏻 In all the rounds, there was a heavy focus on the key choices made to solve the problem. 📚 Tips for Success - Make sure you clarify and test the constraints of the problem clearly before you start solving. - Be quick and well versed in solving CRUD style LLD problems. - Focus on unit testing and handling edge cases in Machine Coding rounds. - Be careful about your design choices before you start coding. - Have a template for solving system design problems. It is important to move fast in a 1-hour system design round. #cred #interviewexperience #programming #coding #competitiveprogramming

Before starting at PayPal, I faced rejections from Google, Goldman Sachs and several other companies. 😢 I put in a lot of effort, solving over 120 questions in a month while preparing. ☺️ However, despite my hard work, I faced many rejections. 🥲 [Also guys, I have just launched a new batch of the Personal Mentorship Program starting from TODAY where I'll be your dedicated mentor for three months. I'll guide you for SDE roles and assist with DSA, interview prep, resume creation, and more. If interested, please dm me here or on my instagram: https://lnkd.in/gntgkjnF ] It wasn't because I didn't understand the questions; rather, in some instances, I struggled to solve them within the allocated time or failed to communicate my approach clearly. Looking back on my experience, here are some things I would have done differently: 1. Better time management: Managing time effectively while practicing before interviews is crucial. Practicing solving problems within a specific time frame, like 15 minutes, helps during interviews where time is limited and pressure is high. 2. Reviewing past questions on Glassdoor or LeetCode discussion sections can help focus preparation on relevant topics. 3. When practicing, ensure clean and clear code with proper variable names and methods. 4. Don't be afraid to ask questions during interviews and communicate your approaches clearly. 5. Always ask questions at the end of the interview. In the end, it's not about how many times we fall, but how we rise and learn from our experiences. #interviews #preparation #practice #coders

X Academy Laidoff 150 Employees. This is the same academy that does masterclass on weekends on topics like "How to prepare for SDE Jobs", "How to get SDE job outside India" etc. But they forgot to create a masterclass or a course on "How to survive in their own academy". Their founder was a core member of some Y messenger team. He left and created this academy in our country. I think he didn't leave he was kicked. #layoffs #laidoff #jobs #markets #nifty #forex #Bitcoin #gold #programming #genai #ai

🚀 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐌𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐏𝐚𝐥! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share my journey through the interview process for the SDE 1 role at PayPal, a position that challenges and inspires. Many of you have reached out to me asking for details, and I'm here to deliver! Interview Breakdown: 📍 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗗𝗦𝗔 + 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: In this one-hour session, I faced problems based on strings and tackled several JavaScript internal questions where coding was expected. The challenges included: → Live coding that required solving string-based problems and a deep dive into JavaScript's internals. 📍 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: This round was a rapid sequence of three algorithm problems, testing diverse data structures: → Arrays (Easy) → Linked Lists (Medium Difficulty) → Stacks (Medium Difficulty) 📍 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 This session was a mix of deep technical questions and high-level design discussions, assessing: → Technical expertise through complex problem-solving. → Practical experience through system design scenarios. 📍 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝗛𝗥 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The final hour was dedicated to HR topics, focusing on how well my aspirations and personality align with PayPal's culture. 🔍 Looking to break into tech or preparing for interviews? This post is for you! Feel free to ask questions or share your experiences in the comments below. Do Like , Comment and Repost. It might help someone in your Network. 📌 Follow Harika Puppala for more such Amazing Job Updates 💚 #TechCareers #InterviewExperience #JobInterview #PayPal #SoftwareDevelopment