Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSDE IMedium

The Software Engineer (SDE I) interview at InMobi is designed to assess a candidate's foundational programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit for the company. It typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an HR screening, followed by technical rounds focusing on data structures, algorithms, and system design basics, and concluding with a managerial round to evaluate overall fit and career aspirations.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~7d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$100000 - US$150000

Interview time·165 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Data structures and algorithms knowledge
  • System design fundamentals
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit
  • Learning agility

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Brush up on fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand basic system design concepts, such as scalability, availability, and common architectural patterns.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
  5. Review core computer science concepts like operating systems, databases, and networking.
  6. Research InMobi's products, mission, and values to understand how you can contribute.
  7. 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

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Trees, HashMaps). Practice problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary trees, BSTs, AVL trees), heaps, and hash tables. Practice problems related to each. Understand time and space complexity analysis.

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.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult colleague.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Bangalore

Interview focus

Adaptability to local work culture.Communication skills in the local language (if applicable).Understanding of local market trends.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a team member.

Tips

  • Research InMobi's presence and projects in this specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss how your skills align with local industry needs.
  • Highlight any experience working in diverse or international teams.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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