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Frontend Software Engineer

Coinbase
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3 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
I graduated from Delhi Technological University with a strong GPA of 9.02. I have a solid foundation in problem-solving, including data structures, algorithms, and web development. I was able to secure two internships through campus recruitment—one at a global MNC and the other at a tech startup. Having prior industry experience gave me the confidence to explore new opportunities and build a strong profile.
Application story
I was working as an intern at a startup in Gurgaon and was also looking for full-time opportunities since my graduation was about to be completed. I got this interview through a referral from one of our alumni from DTU.
Preparation
Duration: 1 month
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, JavaScript, React, React Testing Library (RTL)
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Balance your preparation by combining strong DSA skills with hands-on web development.

Tip 2: Don’t ignore core CS subjects like DBMS, OS, and Computer Networks, as they are essential for clearing technical interviews.

Tip 3: Build a live portfolio and network actively. Add your projects online and use LinkedIn to ask employees for referrals to bypass the standard resume screening.

Application process
Where: Referral
Eligibility: NA, (Salary Package - 47.5 LPA)
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1: Try to include at least 1–2 projects on your resume and be able to explain them well during the interview.

Tip 2: Add as many relevant figures and links as possible (e.g., project links, profile links, etc.), as this adds authenticity to your application and can significantly improve your ATS score.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Online Coding Interview
Duration60 minutes
Interview date21 May 2024
Coding problem2

1. Binary Tree Maximum Path Sum

Moderate
20m average time
80% success
0/80
Asked in companies
FacebookSamsungCoinbase

You are given a binary tree with ‘N’ nodes.

Your task is to find the “Maximum Path Sum” for any path.

Note :

1. A ‘path’ is a sequence of adjacent pair nodes with an edge between them in the binary tree.
2. The ‘path’ doesn’t need to pass through the root.
3. The ‘path sum’ is the sum of the node’s data in that path. 
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2. Boredom

Moderate
25m average time
70% success
0/80
Asked in companies
CoinbaseGoogle inc

Gary is bored and wants to play an interesting but tough game. So he figured out a new board game called "destroy the neighbours". In this game, there are N integers on a board. In one move, he can pick any integer x from the board, and then all the integers with value x + 1 or x - 1 get destroyed. This move will give him x points.

He plays the game until the board becomes empty. But as he wants to show this game to his friend Steven, he wants to learn techniques to maximize the points to show off. Can you help Gary in finding out the maximum points he receives from the game?

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02
Round
Hard
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date6 Jun 2024
Coding problem1

1. React Debugging

This round was conducted on Google Meet using the coding platform and was a live coding round. The platform contained a small React project along with failing test cases. The goal was to fix the code in the respective files and make the test cases pass. The entire project had around 22 test cases, out of which I was able to pass nearly 12.

03
Round
Hard
Face to Face
Duration60 minutes
Interview date6 Jun 2024
Coding problem1

1. React Development

This round was also conducted on Google Meet using the coding platform and was a live coding round. The platform provided a React environment where I was asked to develop a React component similar to one of the components on the Coinbase website. The interview went well, and I received positive feedback from the interviewer.

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