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The Avito Software Engineer E3 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, starting with an HR screening, followed by technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, system design, and coding skills, and concluding with a managerial or team lead interview to evaluate collaboration and communication.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000

Interview time·180 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Code quality and efficiency
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Cultural fit with Avito's values

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codewars, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Study system design principles, including scalability, reliability, and trade-offs.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions and the challenges you faced.
  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 during coding and design challenges.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 03 phases

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Phase 01 of 03

Data Structures and Algorithms Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Basic Algorithms. Practice 10-14 medium LeetCode problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs) and basic algorithms (sorting, searching, recursion). Practice implementing these from scratch and solving problems involving them. Aim for 5-7 medium LeetCode problems per week.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the two numbers that add up to a specific target.
  • Design a URL shortening service.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a technical decision and how you handled it.
  • How would you optimize a slow database query?
  • Describe a challenging bug you encountered and how you debugged it.
  • What are the trade-offs between SQL and NoSQL databases?
  • How do you ensure the scalability of your code?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Moscow

Interview focus

Understanding of Avito's tech stack and product.Adaptability to Avito's engineering culture.Familiarity with local market trends and talent pool.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on at Avito.
  • How do you handle disagreements within a team at Avito?
  • What are your thoughts on Avito's approach to microservices?
  • Describe a time you had to adapt to a new technology stack at Avito.

Tips

  • Research Avito's recent product launches and technical blog posts.
  • Prepare examples that align with Avito's company values.
  • Be ready to discuss your experience with technologies commonly used in the region.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Avito.

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