Up Grad interview experience Real time questions & tips from candidates to crack your interview
SDE - 2
Up Grad
3 rounds | 3 Coding
problems
Selected Interview preparation journey
Preparation
Duration: 3 Months
Topics: Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Core Javascript Fundamentals, OOPs
Tip 1 : Prepare everyday even if it is for half an hour or even if you are not intended to give interviews. That keeps the your skills updated and keep
Tip 2 : Weekends should be utilised for projects and at least 1-2 projects every month, which should include practice to system design as well.
Tip 3 : Working on a portfolio if you are a frontend Developer and keep that updated.
Application process
Where: Email Approach
Eligibility: 3+ years of experience.
Tip 1 : Use bullet points to make sure the important things are distinguished.
Tip 2 : Keeping the resume concise, not more than 1 page, but make sure the most important work are properly mentioned, also if possible backed by numbers and impact that your work brought to the organization or project you were working on.
Interview rounds
01
Round
Easy
Video Call
Duration60 mins
Interview date30 Nov 2021
Coding problem1
This round was mostly consisted of question javascript, html, css, react fundamentals.
1. Javascript Questions
What is closure?
What are promises ?
What is "this" in Javascript ?
How do we handle lifecycle hooks in functional components of React ?
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Understanding how Javascript works behind the scene helps a lot.
Tip 2 : Keep a habit of reading tech blogs and article.
02
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration90 Minutes
Interview date1 Dec 2021
Coding problem1
Question was to design a calculator and make it using React.
1. System Design Question
Design a calculator and make a working prototype using react.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : Practicing and making projects from scratch to learn helps in solving these type of questions.
Tip 2 : Understanding of React and how a component structure should be will a plus point.
Tip 3 : Understanding the basics of system design will add huge points here.
03
Round
Medium
Video Call
Duration60 Minutes
Interview date3 May 2022
Coding problem1
This was the round with the Director of Engineering.
1. Basic HR questions
The discussion was mostly around how the team will handle and work in different scenario.
How I'll be adding to those planning and making the process smooth and fast.
some technical questions regarding react and page speed optimisation.
I was being interviewed for the team who was working on the improvement of website performance and SEO improvement and enhancement, so some questions related to that like google core web vitals, how to improve the basic SEO of the website.
Problem approach
Tip 1 : These questions can be answered if we practically work on any of such project. I did work on those things in my previous organisation so it helped me.
Tip 2 : Apart from practical experience, inquisitiveness to learn these things apart from coding and reading tech blogs will help alot.
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