Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerE4Medium to Hard

This interview process is designed to assess candidates for the Software Engineer (E4) role at Avito. It evaluates technical skills, problem-solving abilities, system design knowledge, and cultural fit.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~10d

Experience·4 - 7 yrs

Comp band·US$110000 - US$150000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structures knowledge
  • Code quality and efficiency

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codewars.
  3. Study common system design patterns and principles.
  4. Prepare examples for behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  5. Research Avito's products, services, and engineering blog.
  6. Understand Avito's company culture and values.

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. Practice problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice problems related to these topics, aiming for optimal time and space complexity.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Design a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
  • How would you design a system to handle real-time notifications for a social media platform?
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a technical decision and how you handled it.
  • What are the trade-offs between using a relational database and a NoSQL database for a user profile service?
  • Explain the concept of eventual consistency.
  • How do you approach testing your code?
  • Describe a situation where you had to deal with a production issue under pressure.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Moscow

Interview focus

Understanding of local market trends and user behavior.Familiarity with specific technologies prevalent in the region.Ability to adapt solutions to local infrastructure and regulatory environments.

Common questions

  • How would you optimize a database query for a high-traffic e-commerce platform?
  • Describe a challenging bug you encountered and how you debugged it.
  • What are your thoughts on microservices vs. monolithic architectures for a platform like Avito?
  • How do you ensure code quality and maintainability in a large team?
  • Tell me about a time you had to mentor a junior engineer.

Tips

  • Research Avito's presence and operations in your specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss how your experience aligns with local business needs.
  • Highlight any experience with localization or internationalization if applicable.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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