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This interview process is for an entry-level Software Engineer (IC-1) position at Oracle. It is designed to assess fundamental programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$75000 - US$95000

Interview time·210 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Code quality and efficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Enthusiasm and learning agility

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion).
  2. Practice coding problems focusing on time and space complexity analysis.
  3. Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
  4. Brush up on your chosen programming language's syntax and standard libraries.
  5. Prepare for behavioral questions by thinking about your past experiences using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  6. Research Oracle's products, services, and company culture.
  7. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Trees, HashMaps). Practice implementations and complexity analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary trees, BSTs, AVL trees), heaps, and hash tables. Practice implementing these structures and solving problems related to them. Understand their time and space complexities.

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 breadth-first search and depth-first search.
  • Describe a situation where you had to deal with a conflict in a team.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why are you interested in working at Oracle?
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • What is polymorphism?
  • 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

Bangalore, India

Interview focus

Adaptability to new technologiesProblem-solving in a collaborative environmentUnderstanding of core computer science concepts

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on during your internship.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly.

Tips

  • Highlight any open-source contributions or personal projects.
  • Be prepared to discuss your thought process for solving coding problems.
  • Research Oracle's recent product launches and industry trends.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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