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This interview process is designed to assess candidates for the Software Engineer 1 role at Akamai. It evaluates technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$85000 - US$110000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving approach
  • Code quality and efficiency
  • Understanding of fundamental algorithms and data structures

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or AlgoExpert, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand core computer science concepts such as operating systems, databases, and networking.
  4. Prepare for system design questions, focusing on scalability, reliability, and trade-offs.
  5. Research Akamai's products, services, and company culture.
  6. Prepare to discuss your past projects and experiences in detail, highlighting your contributions and learnings.
  7. Practice behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary, BST, AVL), heaps, hash tables, and graphs. Implement common algorithms like sorting (quicksort, mergesort), searching (binary search), and graph traversal (BFS, DFS). Practice problems related to these topics.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users?
  • Tell me about a time you had to debug a complex issue.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in Akamai?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Bangalore, India

Interview focus

Adaptability to local work cultureCommunication skills in the local language (if applicable)Understanding of local market trends

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate.

Tips

  • Research Akamai's presence and projects in this specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience in the context of the local tech ecosystem.
  • Highlight any experience working with diverse teams.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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