Software Engineer
This interview process is designed to assess candidates for a Senior Software Engineer position at Revolut. It evaluates technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, system design capabilities, and cultural fit.
4
~14 days
5 - 10 yrs
US$140000 - US$180000
195 min
Overall Evaluation Criteria
Technical Skills
System Design
Behavioral and Cultural Fit
Experience and Mentorship
Preparation Tips
Study Plan
Data Structures and Algorithms
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms (Medium/Hard)
Weeks 1-2: Focus on fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, focusing on medium to hard difficulty.
System Design
Weeks 3-4: System Design Fundamentals
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design concepts. Study topics like distributed systems, databases (SQL vs. NoSQL), caching, load balancing, message queues, and API design. Work through common system design interview questions.
Behavioral Preparation
Week 5: Behavioral Interview Preparation
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral interviews. Reflect on your past experiences and prepare stories using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for common questions related to teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Final Preparation
Week 6: Company Research & Final Review
Week 6: Research Revolut's company culture, values, and recent news. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers. Review your resume and be ready to discuss any project or experience in detail.
Commonly Asked Questions
Location-Based Differences
London
Interview Focus
Common Questions
How would you design a distributed caching system for a high-traffic e-commerce platform?
Describe a time you had to mentor a junior engineer. What was your approach?
Discuss a complex technical challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
Tips
Berlin
Interview Focus
Common Questions
Design an API for a real-time notification service.
How do you ensure code quality and maintainability in a large codebase?
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a technical decision and how you handled it.
Tips
Remote
Interview Focus
Common Questions
How would you scale a social media feed to handle millions of users?
Describe your experience with cloud-native architectures (e.g., microservices, Kubernetes).
What are your thoughts on the trade-offs between different database technologies?
Tips
Process Timeline
Interview Rounds
4-step process with detailed breakdown for each round
Data Structures and Algorithms
Coding challenge focusing on data structures and algorithms.
This round focuses on your core technical skills. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to write clean, efficient, and correct code, as well as your problem-solving approach and communication of your thought process.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
Find the kth smallest element in a binary search tree.
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
System Design
Design a scalable system, discussing architecture and trade-offs.
This round assesses your ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems. You'll be presented with a high-level problem and expected to design a solution, discussing various components, trade-offs, and potential bottlenecks. This often involves distributed systems concepts.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Design a distributed key-value store.
Design a notification system.
How would you design a system to handle real-time analytics?
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Behavioral and Cultural Fit
Assesses behavioral competencies, teamwork, and cultural fit.
This interview focuses on your past experiences, behavioral competencies, and how you align with Revolut's culture. You'll be asked questions about teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and how you handle challenges. Using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is highly recommended.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult colleague.
Describe a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
How do you handle constructive criticism?
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Hiring Manager Discussion
Final discussion with the hiring manager about role fit and aspirations.
This is typically the final round where the hiring manager or a senior team member will discuss the role in more detail, assess your overall fit with the team, and answer any remaining questions you may have. It's an opportunity to ensure mutual alignment.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
What are your career goals for the next 3-5 years?
What interests you most about this specific role at Revolut?
Do you have any questions for me about the team or the role?
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Commonly Asked DSA Questions
Frequently asked coding questions at Revolut