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This interview process is for a Software Engineer (Level E) position at BP. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·3 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$90000 - US$120000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • System design and architectural thinking.
  • Communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Cultural fit and alignment with BP values.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, databases).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand common software design patterns and principles (SOLID, DRY).
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, highlighting your contributions and challenges.
  5. Research BP's business, values, and recent news.
  6. Familiarize yourself with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) if relevant to the role.
  7. Practice answering behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

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. Practice 5-7 problems/week.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, sorting, and searching algorithms. Practice implementing these and analyzing their time and space complexity. Aim for 5-7 problems per week.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Describe a complex technical challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • What are the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases?
  • Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult team member.
  • Explain the concept of RESTful APIs.
  • How do you ensure the security of an application?
  • What is your experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure?
  • Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision under pressure.
  • How do you stay updated with the latest technology trends?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 03 locations

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Location

Houston

Interview focus

Understanding of distributed systems and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure).Experience with CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a time you had to deal with a legacy system.
  • How do you approach code reviews?
  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved in a previous role.

Tips

  • Highlight any experience with energy sector specific technologies if applicable.
  • Be prepared to discuss your contributions to open-source projects.
  • Emphasize collaboration and teamwork skills.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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