Commvault is seeking a talented Software Engineer at the Engineer level to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining innovative software solutions that drive our core business. We are looking for individuals with a strong technical foundation, problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating high-quality software.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~7d
Experience·1 - 3 yrs
Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000
Interview time·150 min
Evaluation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
01 / 04Phase 01 of 04
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice implementations and complexity analysis.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these in your preferred language. Review Big O notation for time and space complexity analysis.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: OOP, Design Patterns, and System Design basics. Focus on scalability and reliability.
Weeks 3-4: Deep dive into object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts (encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction) and common design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer). Study system design principles, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral preparation using STAR method. Research Commvault's values.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral questions by reflecting on your past experiences using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Research Commvault's values and mission, and think about how your experiences align.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Technology-specific review and practice. Prepare questions for the interviewer.
Week 6: Review specific technologies mentioned in the job description (e.g., specific programming languages, databases, cloud platforms). Practice coding challenges related to these technologies. Prepare questions for the interviewer.
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Technical Screening · 45 min · Software Engineer / Technical Screener
This initial round focuses on assessing your fundamental programming skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will evaluate your approach, the efficiency of your solution, and your ability to write clean, working code. Expect to discuss your thought process and justify your choices.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
Implement a function to check if a binary tree is a Binary Search Tree (BST).
Find the first non-repeating character in a string.
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Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round delves into your ability to design and architect software systems. You'll be presented with a high-level problem (e.g., design a social media feed, a URL shortener, or a distributed cache) and expected to propose a solution. The focus is on your understanding of scalability, reliability, performance, and trade-offs. You'll need to discuss various components, data storage, APIs, and potential bottlenecks.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like Twitter's news feed.
How would you design a rate limiter?
Design an API for a ride-sharing service.
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Team Lead
This round focuses on your behavioral aspects and how you fit within the team and company culture. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, focusing on how you've handled specific situations related to teamwork, challenges, successes, and failures. The interviewer aims to understand your work style, motivation, and how you collaborate with others.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult colleague. How did you handle it?
Describe a project where you faced a significant technical challenge. How did you overcome it?
What are your long-term career goals?
Why are you interested in Commvault?
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
Frequently reported on Commvault loops
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