This interview process is for the Software Engineer (SDE II) role at InMobi. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit within the company.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~7d
Experience·3 - 6 yrs
Comp band·US$110000 - US$150000
Interview time·150 min
Evaluation
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Study plan
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Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice implementation.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice implementing these in your preferred language.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and common patterns. Practice design questions.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design concepts. Study topics like scalability, availability, reliability, databases (SQL vs. NoSQL), caching, load balancing, and microservices. Work through common system design interview questions.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions (STAR method) and company research.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral and situational questions. Reflect on your past experiences and prepare examples using the STAR method. Understand InMobi's mission and values.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock interviews and final review.
Week 6: Mock interviews. Practice coding and system design problems under timed conditions. Get feedback from peers or mentors. Review any weak areas identified.
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Technical Interview - Data Structures And Algorithms · 45 min · Software Engineer
This round focuses on your fundamental data structures and algorithms knowledge. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving arrays, strings, trees, graphs, or dynamic programming. The interviewer will assess your ability to analyze the problem, devise an efficient solution, and implement it cleanly in code.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Reverse a linked list.
Find the kth smallest element in a binary search tree.
Implement a function to check if a binary tree is a valid Binary Search Tree.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview - System Design · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round assesses your ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems. You will be presented with a high-level problem (e.g., designing a social media feed, a URL shortener, or a distributed cache) and expected to discuss various aspects of the design, including data modeling, API design, component interactions, and scalability strategies.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system to count unique visitors to a website.
Design a rate limiter.
Design a distributed key-value store.
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral And Managerial Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Engineering Manager
This round is conducted by the hiring manager and focuses on your behavioral aspects, career aspirations, and overall fit with the team and InMobi's culture. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle challenges, your strengths and weaknesses, and your motivations for joining InMobi. This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about the team and the role.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult stakeholder.
What are your career goals for the next 3-5 years?
Describe a situation where you had to learn a new technology quickly.
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
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