Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerL6BHard

The interview process for a Software Engineer (L6B) at Rokt is designed to assess a candidate's technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, system design skills, and cultural fit. It involves multiple rounds, each focusing on different aspects of a candidate's profile.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·6 - 10 yrs

Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000

Interview time·180 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving approach and logical thinking.
  • Code quality, efficiency, and readability.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Ability to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or similar.
  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 learnings.
  5. Research Rokt's business, products, and values to understand how your skills align.
  6. Prepare questions to ask the interviewers about the role, team, and company culture.

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 (Arrays, Lists, Trees, Graphs, DP, Sorting, Searching). Practice Easy/Medium problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables, heaps, sorting, searching, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms. Practice problems of varying difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard) on platforms like LeetCode.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult stakeholder. How did you manage the situation?
  • How would you design a URL shortening service like bit.ly?
  • What are the trade-offs between monolithic and microservices architectures?
  • Explain the concept of eventual consistency.
  • Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue in a production environment?
  • Design a system to handle real-time notifications for a social media platform.
  • What is your experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes?
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies and industry trends?
  • Describe a situation where you disagreed with your team's technical approach. What did you do?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

New York

Interview focus

Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.Experience with large-scale data processing and real-time analytics.Proficiency in specific cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their services.Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.

Common questions

  • How would you design a distributed caching system for a high-traffic e-commerce platform?
  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved recently and your approach.
  • How do you ensure the scalability and reliability of microservices?
  • What are your thoughts on the latest trends in cloud computing and their impact on software development?
  • Discuss your experience with A/B testing and its implementation in a production environment.

Tips

  • Familiarize yourself with the specific cloud services and technologies commonly used in the region (e.g., AWS in North America, GCP in Europe).
  • Prepare examples that highlight your experience with global-scale systems if applying for a role with international scope.
  • Research the local tech landscape and any specific industry challenges relevant to Rokt's operations in that region.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

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