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Associate Software Engineer
CIS - Cyber Infrastructure
2 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Journey
I applied for the job in the month of December 2020, through offline mode and the test was conducted in January 2022. Their hiring process is very smooth, they do not extend the process unnecessarily and keep you posted throughout the journey. Infact, once your interview is done, you can easily expect the results within 2-3 days, they are that responsive. So in a nutshell, you apply, you appear for online test, you get the news of qualifying that test over a call and your interview gets scheduled as per your availability. Then you go through 2 rounds of interview and within 2-3 days you get the final results of your selection over call.
Application story
I could not apply for the company because I had a job offer in hand from Deloitte, so I applied later through a Google Forms, which was shared by a friend of mine. Soon after a month of applying I received the mail with the Test Link and the date scheduled. It was a 3rd party website, proctored by a remote proctor. After the online test, I received call that I have qualified the test and they want to move ahead for interview. The interview was very smooth and professional, the interviewers came on time, were on Video and were experienced individuals.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I was selected because, I could solve the problem, though I stuck at points but I seemed enthusiastic about the role of a Developer. My verbal skills were decent and I could deliver my thought process and decision making in both Technical and HR round.
Preparation
Duration: 5 Months
Topics: Data Structures, OOPS, Database, Algorithms, System Design, Agile, Computer Fundamentals
Tip 1 : Don't let go of the micro doubts you get while solving a huge problem, those little things are the real solution builders.
Tip 2 : Reading a little on off topics or different tech stack is fine, but stick to the language or the stack you have chosen until you build strong foundation in it.
Tip 3 : Build projects based on your learning, it will not only add on to your resume but would also build confidence in your knowledge and presentation.
Application process
Where: Referral
Eligibility: Above 7 CGPA, should be from ECE/CSE/IT departments.
Tip 1 : Be short and crisp. Don't overload information. Have more to speak and only the headlines to show.
Tip 2 : Do not mention something in which you could be easily cornered. It brings bad impression on you.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration60 minutes
Interview date4 Feb 2022
Coding problem2
The call was at 10 AM. The interviewer was on time and had his video turned on. The environment was highly professional, he had 13 years of experience. He was closely analyzing how confident I am while answering something or attempting the question. The purpose did not seem just to interview the candidate, but to also boost his confidence and enthusiasm as he is stepping into his career life. At the end of interview, he suggested me few things, asked me to work on few areas as I was young and had lot to grasp and learn.
1. Kth Smallest Element
Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
You are given an array of integers 'ARR' of size 'N' and another integer 'K'.
Your task is to find and return 'K'th smallest value present in the array.
Note: All the elements in the array are distinct.
Example
If 'N' is 5 and 'K' is 3 and the array is 7, 2, 6, 1, 9
Sorting the array we get 1, 2, 6, 7, 9
Hence the 3rd smallest number is 6.
2. Frequency In A Sorted Array
Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
You are given a sorted array 'ARR' and a number 'X'. Your task is to count the number of occurrences of 'X' in 'ARR'.
Note :
1. If 'X' is not found in the array, return 0.
2. The given array is sorted in non-decreasing order.
02
Round
Medium
HR Round
Duration30 Minutes
Interview date4 Feb 2022
Coding problem1
It was at 4:00 PM. The Interviewer was very fluent and crisp in his communication skills. He seemed very professional and without wasting much time he explained the context of the discussion and jumped into questions. He also gave his feedback at the end and he was very excited to talk to candidates. If anything to learn from him, was how to keep the conversation engaging and how to listen to others first before speaking.
1. Basic HR Questions
Are you an organized person?
Can you describe your time management skills?
What’s your absenteeism record like?
Here's your problem of the day 
Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company
Skill covered: Programming
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