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SDE - Intern

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2 rounds | 4 Coding problems

Interview preparation journey

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Journey
Firstly, I had planned to start learning DSA in the first year, but I could not. So, I began learning DSA in the fourth semester, and along with it, I also explored development because that is what I wanted to pursue. By the end of the third year, I was confident in both DSA and development, but I still continued to revise the concepts.
Application story
My friend texted me about this company visiting our campus and shared some important questions and topics for its selection process. I applied and participated in the selection process, and luckily, most of the questions were from the list my friend had shared. So, I was fortunate here.
Why selected/rejected for the role?
I provided a correct explanation for my solutions during the coding round. I also developed the optimal solution starting from the brute-force algorithm, which contributed to my points.
Preparation
Duration: 3 months
Topics: Data Structures, Dynamic Programming, Operating System, DBMS, OOPS, Computer Networking, SQL, Backtracking
Tip
Tip

Tip 1: Practice a lot of programming problems and participate in competitive programming contests.
Tip 2: Make sure your computer science fundamentals are very clear and maintain a decent CGPA.
Tip 3: Do a couple of real problem-solving projects.

Application process
Where: Campus
Eligibility: 7 CGPA
Resume Tip
Resume tip

Tip 1: Maintain a precise, self-explanatory one-page resume.
Tip 2: Avoid including non-technical achievements (e.g., first position in dancing or singing competitions, etc.).

Interview rounds

01
Round
Hard
Video Call
Duration90 minutes
Interview date8 Dec 2022
Coding problem3

This was the only technical round held for the shortlisted students. Students were divided into multiple batches, and each batch was interviewed by a panel consisting of one Technical and one HR interviewer. This round was scheduled on Samsung's internal video conferencing platform, which was accessible only through Windows machines. The round focused on questions related to data structures, algorithms, and computer science subjects. My interview was scheduled for 2:00 PM. The interviewers were very friendly, and the overall environment was positive.

1. Delete a Node from Linked List

Moderate
40m average time
67% success
0/80
Asked in companies
QualcommFreshworksSamsung

You have been given a linked list of integers. Your task is to write a function that deletes a node from a given position, 'POS'.

Note :
Assume that the Indexing for the linked list always starts from 0.

If the position is greater than or equal to the length of the linked list, you should return the same linked list without any change.
Illustration :
The following images depict how the deletion has been performed.

Image-I :

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Image-II :

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Problem approach

Simple linked list traversal is performed one by one to find the previous node of the target node.

Try solving now

2. Rotate matrix by 90 degrees

Easy
15m average time
85% success
0/40
Asked in companies
AdobeMicrosoftMcKinsey & Company

You are given a square matrix of non-negative integers 'MATRIX'. Your task is to rotate that array by 90 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction using constant extra space.

For example:

For given 2D array :

    [    [ 1,  2,  3 ],
         [ 4,  5,  6 ],
         [ 7,  8,  9 ]  ]

After 90 degree rotation in anti clockwise direction, it will become:

    [   [ 3,  6,  9 ],
        [ 2,  5,  8 ],
        [ 1,  4,  7 ]   ]
Problem approach

Solve by 2-D matrix concepts.

Try solving now

3. OS Questions

  • What are semaphores? (Learn)
  • What is a memory management unit? (Learn)
  • What is a deadlock? (Learn)
  • What are the necessary conditions for a deadlock to occur? (Learn)
  • What is demand paging? (Learn)
  • What is the need for virtual memory? (Learn)
02
Round
Easy
HR Round
Duration30 minutes
Interview date8 Dec 2022
Coding problem1

1. Basic HR Questions

  • What did you like most about the job description?
  • Describe the workplace where you would be happiest and most productive.
  • Talk about what Samsung Research Institute Noida is doing.
Problem approach

Tip 1: Answer honestly and show your passion for joining the organization.
Tip 2: Read briefly about Samsung Research Institute, Noida.
Tip 3: Tell them what you actually have in mind.

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