Applied Intuition's Senior Software Engineer interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, system design skills, and cultural fit. The process typically involves multiple rounds, including technical interviews, a system design interview, and a behavioral/managerial interview. The goal is to identify candidates who can contribute effectively to complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and uphold the company's values.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·5 - 10 yrs
Comp band·US$150000 - US$200000
Interview time·165 min
Evaluation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
01 / 04Phase 01 of 04
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice LeetCode medium problems.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these from scratch and analyze their time and space complexity. Solve at least 20-30 LeetCode medium problems.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design concepts. Practice designing scalable systems.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design principles. Study topics like load balancing, caching strategies, database design (SQL vs. NoSQL), message queues, and microservices architecture. Review common system design interview questions and practice designing systems like Twitter feed, URL shortener, or a distributed cache.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral preparation using STAR method. Research company values.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral questions. Reflect on your past experiences using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare examples that showcase leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and handling conflict. Research Applied Intuition's values and prepare to discuss how you align with them.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock interviews and final review. Focus on weak areas.
Week 6: Mock interviews with peers or mentors. Focus on receiving and incorporating feedback. Review any areas you feel weak in based on mock interviews and previous practice. Ensure you have a solid understanding of the technologies relevant to Applied Intuition's work.
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Technical Interview (Coding) · 60 min · Software Engineer
This round focuses on your core computer science fundamentals. You will be asked to solve 1-2 coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to understand the problem, devise a solution, write clean and efficient code, and analyze its performance. Expect to be asked about edge cases and potential optimizations.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given a list of intervals, merge overlapping intervals.
Find the kth largest element in an unsorted array.
Implement a function to check if a binary tree is a valid Binary Search Tree.
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Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Manager
This round assesses your ability to design complex, scalable, and reliable systems. You'll be given an open-ended problem (e.g., design Twitter, design a URL shortener) and expected to outline the architecture, components, data models, APIs, and trade-offs. The focus is on your thought process, ability to handle ambiguity, and understanding of system design principles.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like Google Maps.
Design a distributed cache system.
Design an API for a real-time notification service.
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral / Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Senior Team Lead
This round focuses on your behavioral and leadership qualities, as well as your overall fit with the team and company culture. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle specific situations (e.g., conflict resolution, dealing with failure), and your career aspirations. The interviewer aims to understand your working style, motivation, and how you contribute to a team environment.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to lead a project. What were the challenges?
Describe a situation where you disagreed with a colleague or manager. How did you resolve it?
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a Senior Software Engineer?
Why are you interested in Applied Intuition?
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Common rejection reasons
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