Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSDE2Medium to Hard

This interview process is for a Software Engineer (SDE2) role at Cashfree, focusing on assessing technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~7d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$100000 - US$150000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Brush up on fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems regularly, focusing on efficiency and clarity.
  3. Review core computer science concepts (OS, DBMS, Networking).
  4. Understand object-oriented programming principles.
  5. Prepare for system design questions by studying common architectures and trade-offs.
  6. Be ready to discuss your past projects and experiences in detail.
  7. Research Cashfree's products, services, and company culture.
  8. Prepare behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures & Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) fundamentals. Practice Easy/Medium LeetCode.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice problems on LeetCode (Easy/Medium).

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 like TinyURL.
  • Explain the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users?
  • Describe a challenging technical problem you faced and how you solved it.
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member and how you handled it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

India

Interview focus

Strong emphasis on data structures and algorithms.Practical application of coding skills in real-world scenarios.Understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.

Common questions

  • Questions related to specific technologies prevalent in the Indian market (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, Microservices).
  • Case studies on scaling applications for a large user base.
  • Discussions on local market trends and their impact on software development.

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss your projects in detail, highlighting your contributions.
  • Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank.
  • Understand the fundamentals of computer science and software engineering principles.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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DSA

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