This interview process is designed to assess candidates for a Middle Software Engineer position at Revolut. It evaluates technical skills, problem-solving abilities, cultural fit, and experience relevant to the role.
Rounds·3
Timeline·~14d
Experience·3 - 5 yrs
Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000
Interview time·135 min
Evaluation
Preparation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
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Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice coding.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms). Practice implementing these and analyzing their time/space complexity.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and patterns. Study scalability.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design principles. Cover topics like API design, database choices, caching strategies, load balancing, message queues, and microservices architecture. Study common design patterns and trade-offs.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral questions preparation. Use STAR method.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral interviews. Reflect on past experiences related to teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and handling challenges. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Company research and question preparation.
Week 6: Research Revolut thoroughly. Understand its business model, products, company culture, and recent achievements. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role and the company.
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Rounds
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Technical Interview (Coding) · 45 min · Software Engineer
This round focuses on your core programming skills. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to understand the problem, devise an efficient solution, write clean and correct code, and explain your thought process.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given a binary tree, invert the tree.
Find the first non-repeating character in a string.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (System Design) · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
In this round, you will be asked to design a scalable system or a component of a larger system. This could involve designing a social media feed, a URL shortener, a chat application, or a distributed key-value store. The focus is on your ability to think about high-level architecture, identify bottlenecks, and propose solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like Twitter's news feed.
Design a distributed cache.
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral Interview · 30 min · Hiring Manager / Team Lead
This round assesses your behavioral competencies and cultural fit with Revolut. You'll be asked questions about your past experiences, how you handle certain situations, your motivations, and your career aspirations. The interviewer wants to understand how you work in a team, how you approach challenges, and whether you align with Revolut's values.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
How do you handle constructive criticism?
Why are you interested in Revolut?
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Common rejection reasons
DSA
Frequently reported on Revolut loops
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