Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerL6AHard

This interview process is for a Software Engineer (L6A) role at Rokt. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, system design capabilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·5 - 10 yrs

Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000

Interview time·210 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical depth and breadth
  • Problem-solving approach
  • System design and architecture skills
  • Coding proficiency and best practices
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Cultural alignment and values

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte.
  3. Study system design principles and common architectural patterns.
  4. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on challenges and solutions.
  5. Research Rokt's company culture, values, and recent news.
  6. Understand the e-commerce and ad-tech industries.
  7. Prepare 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 and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice 5-10 problems per topic.

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 from scratch and analyze their time and space complexity. Aim for at least 5-10 problems per data structure/algorithm type.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Design a system to handle real-time bidding for online advertisements.
  • How would you optimize a slow database query?
  • Describe a time you disagreed with a technical decision. How did you handle it?
  • What are the trade-offs between monolithic and microservices architectures?
  • Implement a function to find the k-th largest element in an unsorted array.
  • How do you approach testing complex distributed systems?
  • Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of.
  • What are the challenges of scaling a web application to millions of users?
  • How would you design a rate limiter for an API?
  • Describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines.

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 cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Go, Python).Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to design and architect complex systems.

Common questions

  • How would you design a real-time bidding system for an e-commerce platform?
  • Discuss a time you had to optimize a complex system for performance. What was your approach?
  • Describe your experience with distributed systems and consensus algorithms.
  • How do you approach testing in a microservices environment?
  • What are your thoughts on the latest trends in cloud-native development?

Tips

  • Emphasize experience with large-scale systems and cloud infrastructure.
  • Be prepared to discuss specific examples of challenges faced and solutions implemented.
  • Showcase your understanding of architectural patterns and trade-offs.
  • Highlight any contributions to open-source projects or technical leadership roles.
  • Research Rokt's technology stack and recent product launches.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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