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The Software Engineer I interview at ShareChat is designed to assess foundational programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit for early-career professionals. It typically involves a mix of technical and behavioral assessments to ensure candidates can contribute effectively to our engineering teams.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~7d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$100000 - US$150000

Interview time·120 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Coding proficiency
  • Data structures and algorithms knowledge
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit and alignment with ShareChat values

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Brush up on fundamental data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and algorithms (Sorting, Searching, Recursion, Dynamic Programming).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks, focusing on Easy and Medium difficulty levels.
  3. Understand Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction).
  4. Review basic computer science concepts like operating systems, databases, and networking fundamentals.
  5. Prepare to discuss your projects, internships, and any open-source contributions in detail.
  6. Research ShareChat's products, mission, and values to understand how you can contribute.
  7. Prepare answers to common behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  8. Be ready to ask insightful questions about the role, team, and company culture.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Hash Tables). Practice problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures. Cover Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees (Binary Trees, BSTs), and Hash Tables. Understand their implementations, time/space complexities, and common use cases. Practice problems related to each.

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.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • How would you design a URL shortener (high-level)?
  • What is polymorphism?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Bangalore

Interview focus

Understanding of core computer science concepts.Ability to write clean and efficient code.Problem-solving approach.Enthusiasm for learning and growth.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on during your internship.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly.
  • What are your favorite data structures and why?

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss your academic projects and internships in detail.
  • Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode (Easy/Medium).
  • Research ShareChat's products and values.
  • Ask thoughtful questions about the team and the role.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

Easy

Technical Interview - Coding · 45 min · Software Engineer (Mid-level or Senior)

This round focuses on assessing your fundamental programming skills and problem-solving abilities. You will be asked to write code to solve one or two coding challenges, typically involving arrays, strings, or basic data structures. The interviewer will evaluate your approach, the correctness of your code, and your ability to explain your solution and its complexity.

What they look for

Basic coding proficiency.Understanding of core data structures.Logical thinking.Ability to explain their thought process.

Evaluation

  • Correctness of code
  • Efficiency of solution (time and space complexity)
  • Code readability and style
  • Problem-solving approach

Sample questions

  • Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.

    ArrayHash TableTwo Pointers

  • Reverse a singly linked list.

    Linked ListRecursionIteration

  • Find the middle element of a linked list.

    Linked ListTwo Pointers

Prep for this round

  1. 01Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode (Easy/Medium).
  2. 02Focus on understanding the time and space complexity of your solutions.
  3. 03Be prepared to explain your thought process clearly.
  4. 04Write clean, readable code.

Common rejection reasons

  • ×Inability to solve basic coding problems.
  • ×Poor understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  • ×Lack of clear communication.
  • ×Negative attitude or lack of enthusiasm.

DSA

Coding questions at ShareChat.

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