This interview process is for a Software Engineer position at Cohesity, specifically for the MTS6 level. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·5 - 10 yrs
Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000
Interview time·150 min
Evaluation
Preparation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
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Weeks 1-2: DSA fundamentals and practice (Easy/Medium).
Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, sorting, searching, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms. Practice problems on platforms like LeetCode (Easy/Medium).
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and practice.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into System Design. Study concepts like load balancing, caching, databases (SQL/NoSQL), message queues, microservices, and CAP theorem. Review common system design interview questions and practice designing systems.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions (STAR method) and Cohesity research.
Week 5: Focus on Behavioral and Situational Questions. Prepare examples using the STAR method for common questions related to teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and handling failure. Also, research Cohesity's values and recent news.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock interviews and final preparation.
Week 6: Mock Interviews and Refinement. Conduct mock interviews to simulate the actual interview environment. Get feedback on your technical explanations, problem-solving approach, and communication. Refine your answers and strategies based on feedback.
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Technical - Coding · 45 min · Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer
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 median of two sorted arrays.
Implement a function to check if a string is a palindrome.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical - System Design · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Manager
This round assesses your ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems. You will be presented with a high-level problem statement and asked to design a system to address it. The focus is on your architectural thinking, understanding of distributed systems, and ability to make informed design choices.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like TinyURL.
Design a news feed system.
How would you design a rate limiter?
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral / Managerial · 45 min · Engineering Manager / Director
This round focuses on your behavioral and situational responses. The interviewer will ask questions about your past experiences to understand how you handle various work scenarios, such as teamwork, conflict resolution, leadership, and dealing with failure. This helps assess your cultural fit and soft skills.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you faced a significant technical challenge and how you overcame it.
Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it.
What are your career goals for the next 3-5 years?
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
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