Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerL5BMedium to Hard

The interview process for a Software Engineer (L5B) at Rokt is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, system design skills, and cultural fit within the company. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an initial HR screening, followed by technical interviews, a system design round, and concluding with a managerial or team fit interview.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~10d

Experience·5 - 8 yrs

Comp band·US$130000 - US$160000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical skills (coding, algorithms, data structures)
  • Problem-solving approach
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit and alignment with Rokt's values

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Study system design principles and common patterns (e.g., load balancing, caching, databases, message queues).
  4. Prepare to discuss past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions and technical challenges.
  5. Understand Rokt's business and values to demonstrate cultural fit.
  6. Research common interview questions for Software Engineers at your level.
  7. Practice explaining your thought process clearly and concisely.

Study plan

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Phase 01 of 04

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice coding problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these in your preferred language and analyze their time and space complexity. Aim for at least 5-10 problems per data structure/algorithm type.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, find the contiguous subarray with the largest sum.
  • Design a system to handle real-time notifications for a social media platform.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a teammate. How did you handle it?
  • How would you design a rate limiter for an API?
  • What are the trade-offs of using a monolithic architecture versus a microservices architecture?
  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • How do you ensure the scalability of a web application?
  • Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of.
  • What is eventual consistency?

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

New York

Interview focus

Emphasis on practical application of distributed systems knowledge.Strong focus on scalability and performance in system design.Behavioral questions may lean towards collaboration in a global team context.

Common questions

  • How would you design a URL shortener service?
  • Discuss a challenging technical problem you solved recently.
  • Explain the CAP theorem and its implications.
  • How do you handle concurrency in your applications?
  • Describe your experience with distributed systems.

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss specific examples of large-scale systems you've worked on.
  • Understand how time zones and regional differences might impact system design.
  • Highlight experience with cloud platforms commonly used in the region (e.g., AWS, GCP).

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Rokt.

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