The Associate Software Engineer (L2) interview at LiveRamp is designed to assess a candidate's foundational software engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. The process typically involves multiple rounds, including HR screening, technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and coding, and a final round with a hiring manager to evaluate overall fit and career aspirations.
Rounds·4
Timeline·~7d
Experience·1 - 3 yrs
Comp band·US$90000 - US$120000
Interview time·195 min
Evaluation
Preparation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 05 phases
01 / 05Phase 01 of 05
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Implementation. Cover Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and their common operations and time complexities. Practice implementing these structures and solving problems related to them.
Phase 02 of 05
Weeks 3-4: Algorithms & Complexity. Focus on Sorting, Searching, Recursion, DP, Greedy.
Weeks 3-4: Concentrate on Algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Recursion, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Understand the logic behind each algorithm and analyze their time and space complexity. Solve problems that require applying these algorithms.
Phase 03 of 05
Week 5: OOP Concepts & Design Patterns. Practice coding examples.
Week 5: Review Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction) and design patterns. Practice coding exercises that demonstrate your understanding of OOP principles.
Phase 04 of 05
Week 6: Behavioral Preparation. Use STAR method for examples.
Week 6: Prepare for behavioral questions. Think about specific examples from your past experiences that showcase your skills in teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and handling challenges. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
Phase 05 of 05
Week 7: Company Research & Final Review. Prepare questions.
Week 7: Research LiveRamp, its products, and its company culture. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company. Do a final review of all technical and behavioral topics.
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Rounds
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HR Screening · 30 min · Recruiter/HR
This initial round is conducted by an HR representative or recruiter to assess your overall fit with LiveRamp's culture and values, understand your career aspirations, and confirm basic qualifications. They will ask about your background, motivation for applying, and salary expectations. It's also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company and the role.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about yourself.
Why are you interested in LiveRamp?
What are your salary expectations?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
Data Structures And Algorithms Interview · 60 min · Software Engineer
This is a technical interview focused on data structures and algorithms. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically on a shared online editor. The interviewer will assess your ability to analyze problems, choose appropriate data structures and algorithms, implement solutions, and discuss their efficiency. Expect questions on arrays, strings, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, and searching.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
Implement a function to check if a binary tree is a Binary Search Tree (BST).
Find the kth smallest element in a sorted matrix.
Reverse a string in place.
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round assesses your ability to design software systems. You'll be given a high-level problem (e.g., design a URL shortener, design Twitter's feed) and asked to propose a solution. The focus is on understanding requirements, identifying components, discussing trade-offs, and considering aspects like scalability, availability, and performance. While deep dives into specific technologies might not be required, a solid understanding of architectural patterns is expected.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
Design the Twitter feed system.
How would you design a rate limiter?
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Common rejection reasons
Managerial / Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager
In this final round, you'll meet with the hiring manager for the team you're applying to. This interview focuses on behavioral aspects, your past experiences, and how you would fit into the team dynamics. The manager will likely ask situational questions to understand how you approach work, handle conflicts, and collaborate. It's also your chance to ask in-depth questions about the team's projects, challenges, and culture.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult team member.
Describe a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
How do you stay updated with new technologies?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Prep for this round
Common rejection reasons
DSA
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