Expedia is looking for a talented Software Engineer (SDE I, Level J) to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions that power our travel platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·1 - 3 yrs
Comp band·US$90000 - US$120000
Interview time·150 min
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Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice coding.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice implementing these in your preferred language. Solve at least 20-30 problems covering these topics.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design basics. Scalability, databases, caching.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design concepts. Study topics like scalability, availability, databases (SQL vs. NoSQL), caching, load balancing, and API design. Work through common system design interview questions.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions preparation. STAR method. Expedia values.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral questions. Identify key experiences from your resume that demonstrate leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Practice articulating these using the STAR method. Research Expedia's values and prepare examples that align.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock interviews. Technical and behavioral practice.
Week 6: Mock interviews. Conduct mock interviews with peers or mentors, focusing on both technical and behavioral aspects. Get feedback on your communication, problem-solving approach, and overall presentation.
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Technical Interview (Coding) · 45 min · 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 approach to problem-solving and debugging.
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Sample questions
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Implement a function to find the kth smallest element in an unsorted array.
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Technical Interview (System Design) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
In this round, you will be presented with a high-level problem and asked to design a system to solve it. This could involve designing a social media feed, a URL shortener, or a ride-sharing service. The focus is on your ability to think about scalability, reliability, performance, and trade-offs.
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Design a system like Twitter's news feed.
Design an API rate limiter.
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Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager
This round is conducted by the hiring manager and focuses on your behavioral competencies and overall fit with the team and Expedia's culture. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle specific situations, and your career aspirations. The goal is to understand your working style, motivation, and how you align with the company's values.
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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?
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