This interview process is for a Software Engineer role at BP at the G level. It is designed to assess technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·3 - 7 yrs
Comp band·US$110000 - US$150000
Interview time·150 min
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Study plan
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Weeks 1-2: DSA fundamentals and practice.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, sorting, searching, and dynamic programming. Practice at least 5-10 problems per topic.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and patterns.
Weeks 3-4: System Design and Architecture. Study concepts like scalability, availability, reliability, databases (SQL vs NoSQL), caching, load balancing, and microservices. Review common system design interview questions.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions and STAR method.
Week 5: Behavioral and Situational Questions. Prepare STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) answers for common behavioral questions related to teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and handling conflict. Reflect on your past experiences.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: BP research and mock interviews.
Week 6: Company Research and Mock Interviews. Deep dive into BP's business, values, and recent news. Conduct mock interviews with peers or mentors to simulate the interview environment and get feedback.
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Technical Screening (Coding) · 45 min · Technical Screener / Junior Engineer
This initial round focuses on assessing your foundational technical skills. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will evaluate your problem-solving approach, coding style, and understanding of fundamental computer science concepts. Expect to explain your thought process and justify your solutions.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
Reverse a linked list.
Find the middle element of a linked list.
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
System Design · 60 min · Senior Engineer / Architect
This round assesses your ability to design and architect software systems. You will be presented with a high-level problem and asked to design a scalable, reliable, and maintainable solution. This involves discussing data models, APIs, system components, and potential bottlenecks. Focus on demonstrating your understanding of distributed systems and architectural patterns.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like Twitter's news feed.
Design a rate limiter.
How would you design an API for a ride-sharing service?
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Senior Team Member
This round focuses on your behavioral and situational responses. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle challenges, work in teams, and your motivations. The goal is to understand your work style, problem-solving approach in real-world scenarios, and how well you align with BP's culture and values. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult colleague. How did you handle it?
Why are you interested in working at BP?
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
Frequently reported on BP loops
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