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
Preparation
Tips
Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
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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.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and patterns. Practice designing systems.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design concepts. Cover topics like API design, database choices (SQL vs. NoSQL), caching strategies, load balancing, message queues, and microservices architecture. Study common design patterns and practice designing scalable systems.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions preparation using STAR method.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral interviews. Reflect on past projects and experiences to formulate answers using the STAR method. Focus on demonstrating leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Company research and question preparation.
Week 6: Research Avito thoroughly. Understand their business model, target audience, recent news, and technical challenges. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers.
Questions
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Data Structures And Algorithms Interview · 45 min · Software Engineer (Peer)
This round focuses on your core programming skills. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to write clean, efficient, and correct code, as well as your problem-solving approach and communication skills.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Find the kth smallest element in a sorted matrix.
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round assesses your ability to design and architect complex software systems. You will be presented with a high-level problem (e.g., designing a social media feed, a URL shortener, or a ride-sharing service) and expected to propose a scalable, reliable, and maintainable solution. This includes discussing database choices, API design, caching, load balancing, and handling potential failures.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system to count unique visitors to a website in real-time.
Design a distributed cache system.
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Team Lead
This round focuses on your behavioral and soft skills. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle specific situations (e.g., conflict resolution, dealing with failure, leadership), and your motivations. The goal is to understand how you work within a team, your problem-solving approach in real-world scenarios, and your overall fit with Avito's culture.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
Describe a challenging project you worked on and your role in it.
How do you handle constructive criticism?
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
DSA
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