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This interview process is for a Regular Software Engineer (L2) position at Luxoft. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~7d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$85000 - US$120000

Interview time·135 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Code quality and efficiency
  • Understanding of data structures

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codewars.
  3. Study system design principles and common architectural patterns.
  4. Prepare examples for behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  5. Research Luxoft's values, projects, and recent news.
  6. Understand the specific technologies and programming languages mentioned in the job description.

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 implementations and complexity analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these from scratch and analyze their time and space complexity.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • What are the differences between TCP and UDP?
  • Explain the concept of polymorphism with an example.
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • Describe a challenging bug you encountered and how you debugged it.
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member. How did you resolve it?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?
  • What is REST and how does it work?
  • Design a system to handle real-time notifications for a social media platform.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Europe

Interview focus

Adaptability to local market demands and client expectations.Understanding of regional technology trends and best practices.Communication skills in the local language and cultural nuances.

Common questions

  • How would you handle a situation where a critical production bug is reported just before a major release?
  • Describe a time you had to work with a difficult stakeholder. How did you manage the relationship?
  • Tell me about a project where you had to make a significant technical decision. What was your thought process?

Tips

  • Research common technologies and frameworks used by Luxoft clients in this region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with agile methodologies in a local context.
  • Highlight any experience working with international teams or clients.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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