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Associate Software Engineer

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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

What they measure.

  • Technical proficiency in core computer science concepts.
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
  • Communication and collaboration skills.
  • Cultural fit and alignment with LiveRamp's values.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or similar.
  3. Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
  4. Brush up on your knowledge of operating systems, databases, and networking basics.
  5. Prepare examples for common behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  6. Research LiveRamp's products, mission, and values.
  7. Be ready to discuss your past projects and technical contributions in detail.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures

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.

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.
  • Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult stakeholder.
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • What are the principles of RESTful API design?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to different work styles.Collaboration within a global team.Understanding of local market trends.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle conflicting priorities?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly.

Tips

  • Research common tech stacks used in this region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience working with diverse teams.
  • Highlight any experience with local regulations or compliance if applicable.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

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