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Software Engineer

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4 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Preparation
Duration: 4 months
Topics: Data structures, algorithms, MySql, Database, Operating system
Tip
Tip

Tip 1 : Prepare for data structures and algorithms 
Tip 2 : you should have good knowledge of database, Mysql

Application process
Where: Other
Eligibility: Fresher
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1 : Resume should be Impressive to get referral
Tip 2 : resume should include good projects if you are a fresher.

Interview rounds

01
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date9 Jul 2021
Coding problem1

Coding questions of easy level , dbms questions

1. Maximum Subarray Sum

Moderate
35m average time
81% success
0/80
Asked in companies
NoBrokerInformaticaGoldman Sachs

You are given an array 'arr' of length 'n', consisting of integers.


A subarray is a contiguous segment of an array. In other words, a subarray can be formed by removing 0 or more integers from the beginning and 0 or more integers from the end of an array.


Find the sum of the subarray (including empty subarray) having maximum sum among all subarrays.


The sum of an empty subarray is 0.


Example :
Input: 'arr' = [1, 2, 7, -4, 3, 2, -10, 9, 1]

Output: 11

Explanation: The subarray yielding the maximum sum is [1, 2, 7, -4, 3, 2].
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02
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date12 Jul 2021
Coding problem1

Coding and theoretical questions on databases

1. Trapping Rain Water

Moderate
15m average time
80% success
0/80
Asked in companies
UberMeeshoHCL Technologies

You have been given a long type array/list 'arr’ of size 'n’.


It represents an elevation map wherein 'arr[i]’ denotes the elevation of the 'ith' bar.



Note :
The width of each bar is the same and is equal to 1.
Example:
Input: ‘n’ = 6, ‘arr’ = [3, 0, 0, 2, 0, 4].

Output: 10

Explanation: Refer to the image for better comprehension:

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Note :
You don't need to print anything. It has already been taken care of. Just implement the given function.
Problem approach

Tip 1 : give the brute force approach and then optimize. 
Tip 2 : prepare for database questions nicely

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03
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date14 Jul 2021
Coding problem1

1. Technical Questions

What is a Page Table?

What is TLB?

Properties of RDBMS?

ACID properties

04
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 Minutes
Interview date15 Jul 2021
Coding problem1

1. Basic HR Questions

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

What are your expectations from this company?

Here's your problem of the day

Solving this problem will increase your chance to get selected in this company

Skill covered: Programming

What is the purpose of the return keyword?

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