Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSDE IIMedium to Hard

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

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Data structures and algorithms knowledge
  • System design and architecture skills
  • Coding proficiency and best practices
  • Communication and collaboration skills
  • Behavioral and cultural fit

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Brush up on fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks.
  3. Review system design principles and common architectural patterns.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions and learnings.
  5. Understand InMobi's business, products, and values.
  6. Prepare for behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  7. Be ready to ask insightful questions about the role, team, and company.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures and Algorithms

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.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Design a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
  • How would you design a news feed system?
  • Explain the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Describe a time you faced a technical challenge and how you overcame it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in InMobi?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Bangalore, India

Interview focus

Adaptability to local work culture and team dynamics.Understanding of regional market trends and user behavior (if applicable).

Common questions

  • Discuss a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame obstacles.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a team member and how you resolved it.

Tips

  • Research InMobi's presence and impact in the specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss how your skills align with local business needs.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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