Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerL5AMedium to Hard

This interview process is for a Software Engineer (L5A) role at Rokt. It is designed to assess technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·5 - 8 yrs

Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • System design and architectural thinking.
  • Communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Cultural fit and alignment with Rokt's values.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review core computer science concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Study system design principles and common architectural patterns.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects and experiences in detail, focusing on your contributions and impact.
  5. Research Rokt's products, values, and recent news.
  6. Understand the specific requirements of the L5A role and tailor your preparation accordingly.
  7. Practice behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 04 phases

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures & Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: DSA fundamentals and practice.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, sorting, searching, and dynamic programming. Practice implementing these in your preferred language. Aim for 2-3 coding problems per day.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Tell me about a time you had to debug a complex production issue.
  • How would you design a system to handle millions of concurrent users?
  • Describe your experience with asynchronous programming.
  • What are the trade-offs between different caching strategies?
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies and trends?
  • Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
  • How do you handle disagreements within a team?
  • What are your thoughts on test-driven development (TDD)?
  • Design an API for a real-time notification service.
  • How would you optimize the performance of a slow database query?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

New York

Interview focus

Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability.Experience with high-throughput, low-latency systems.Proficiency in cloud-native technologies.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in a production environment.

Common questions

  • How would you design a system to handle real-time bidding for ad impressions?
  • Describe a complex technical challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
  • How do you approach performance optimization in a distributed system?
  • What are your thoughts on microservices vs. monolithic architectures in the context of e-commerce?
  • Discuss your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss specific examples of large-scale systems you've worked on.
  • Familiarize yourself with common cloud services and their use cases.
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Research Rokt's technology stack and recent news.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Rokt.

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