Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

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The interview process for a Software Engineer (L3) at LiveRamp is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and cultural fit within the company. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an initial screening and progressing through technical interviews, a system design round, and a final managerial or behavioral interview.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·1 - 3 yrs

Comp band·US$90000 - US$130000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit
  • Adaptability and learning agility

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or similar.
  3. Understand time and space complexity (Big O notation).
  4. Study system design principles for building scalable applications.
  5. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions and the impact.
  6. Research LiveRamp's products, values, and recent news.
  7. Prepare behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  8. Think about questions you want to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 03 phases

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Phase 01 of 03

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice 2-3 problems/day.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables) and fundamental algorithms (sorting, searching, recursion, dynamic programming). Practice implementing these and analyzing their time/space complexity. Aim for 2-3 coding problems per day.

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.
  • Design a URL shortening service.
  • How would you design a system to track user activity on a website?
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member and how you resolved it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in LiveRamp?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to different tech stacks.Collaboration and communication skills.Understanding of local market trends and expectations.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging technical problem you solved at your previous role.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Describe a time you had to work with a difficult teammate.

Tips

  • Research common technologies used in the specific region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with agile methodologies.
  • Highlight any experience with cross-functional team collaboration.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at LiveRamp.

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