Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerE2Medium to Hard

The Avito Software Engineer E2 interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. It typically involves multiple rounds, including HR screening, technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and system design, and a final managerial interview to evaluate overall suitability and career aspirations.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical skills (coding, algorithms, data structures)
  • Problem-solving approach and analytical thinking
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Cultural fit and alignment with Avito's values
  • Experience and past performance

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codewars, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Study system design principles, common design patterns, and trade-offs for building scalable applications.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, highlighting your contributions and technical challenges.
  5. Understand Avito's products, services, and company culture.
  6. Practice behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  7. Be ready to explain your thought process clearly and concisely during technical discussions.

Study plan

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures and Algorithms Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Basic Algorithms. Practice 5-7 problems/week.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Hash Tables) and basic algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Recursion). Practice implementing these and solving problems related to them. Aim for 5-7 problems per week.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Design a system to handle real-time notifications for a web application.
  • Explain the concept of Big O notation and provide examples.
  • How would you optimize a slow database query?
  • Describe a situation where you disagreed with a team member and how you resolved it.
  • What are the advantages of using a NoSQL database over a SQL database in certain scenarios?
  • How do you approach testing your code?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • Design a rate limiter for an API.

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

Moscow

Interview focus

System design and scalability are often emphasized more in interviews for roles based in major tech hubs.Candidates in regions with a strong local tech community might be asked more about specific technologies prevalent in that area.Behavioral questions might be tailored to reflect local work culture and team dynamics.

Common questions

  • How would you design a URL shortening service like bit.ly?
  • Explain the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved and how you approached it.
  • What are the trade-offs between microservices and a monolithic architecture?
  • How do you ensure code quality and maintainability?

Tips

  • Research the specific tech stack commonly used at Avito's office in your location.
  • Understand the local market trends and how they might influence Avito's engineering practices.
  • Network with Avito engineers in your region to gain insights into the interview process.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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