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This interview process is for an Associate Member of Technical Staff (Software Engineer) role at Salesforce. It is designed to assess a candidate's foundational technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$75000 - US$95000

Interview time·135 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving approach
  • Code quality and efficiency
  • Data structures and algorithms knowledge
  • Communication clarity
  • Enthusiasm and cultural fit

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, searching).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte, focusing on easy and medium difficulty.
  3. Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
  4. Familiarize yourself with common software development concepts like version control (Git), testing, and debugging.
  5. Research Salesforce's products, values (Ohana, innovation, customer success), and recent news.
  6. Prepare to discuss your resume projects in detail, focusing on your contributions and the challenges you faced.
  7. Practice answering behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  8. Be ready to explain your thought process clearly during coding challenges.
  9. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company culture.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures and Algorithms - Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms Fundamentals (Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Sorting, Searching, Big O).

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Hash Tables) and basic algorithms (Sorting, Searching). Practice implementing these from scratch and solving problems involving them. Understand time and space complexity (Big O notation).

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the two numbers that add up to a specific target.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • Describe a situation where you had to deal with a conflict in a team.
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?
  • What interests you about Salesforce?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • Design a basic URL shortener.
  • What are the principles of object-oriented programming?
  • How would you debug a performance issue in an application?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

University Recruiting (On-Campus)

Interview focus

Understanding of core computer science concepts.Ability to articulate thought process.Teamwork and communication skills.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on in college.
  • How do you approach learning a new technology?
  • Describe a time you had to collaborate with a team with differing opinions.

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss academic projects in detail.
  • Emphasize your eagerness to learn and contribute.
  • Highlight any leadership or collaborative experiences.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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