Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerMedium

This interview process is for a Software Engineer role at Persistent Systems, designed to assess technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~7d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Brush up on object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
  4. Understand common software design patterns.
  5. Prepare for behavioral questions using the STAR method.
  6. Research Persistent Systems' products and values.
  7. Be ready to discuss your past projects in detail.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

01 / 05
01

Phase 01 of 05

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 Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice implementing these and analyzing their time and space complexity.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Describe your experience with [specific technology relevant to the role].

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

01 / 02

Location

India

Interview focus

Adaptability to local work cultureCommunication skills in the local language (if applicable)Understanding of local market trends

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle tight deadlines?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a team member.

Tips

  • Research common projects and technologies used in this region.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with local business practices.
  • Practice answering behavioral questions in a way that highlights collaboration.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at persistent systems.

Frequently reported on persistent systems loops

View all at persistent systems

Other guides

More at persistent systems.