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Software Engineer

Software EngineerSoftware Engineer IIMedium to Hard

The interview process for a Software Engineer II at ShareChat is designed to assess a candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. It typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an HR screening, followed by technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, system design, and behavioral aspects. The goal is to identify candidates who can contribute effectively to ShareChat's engineering team and uphold its values.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~7d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$180000 - US$250000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge
  • System design capabilities
  • Coding proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and learning agility
  • Cultural fit

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Brush up on fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks, focusing on medium to hard difficulty.
  3. Review system design concepts, including scalability, availability, consistency, databases, caching, and message queues.
  4. Prepare for behavioral questions by reflecting on past experiences using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  5. Understand ShareChat's products, mission, and recent developments.
  6. Be ready to discuss your resume in detail, highlighting relevant projects and achievements.
  7. Practice explaining your thought process clearly and concisely.
  8. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer 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 Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Basic Algorithms. Practice implementations and problems.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables) and their common operations. Practice implementing them and solving problems related to their usage. Cover basic algorithms like sorting (merge sort, quicksort), searching (binary search), and recursion.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to find the kth smallest element in a sorted matrix.
  • Design a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
  • Explain the difference between processes and threads.
  • How would you optimize a slow database query?
  • Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a team member and how you resolved it.
  • What are the advantages of using microservices?
  • Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
  • How do you handle large amounts of data in memory?
  • Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
  • Design a system to recommend friends on a social network.

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

Bangalore

Interview focus

Understanding of ShareChat's specific product and user base.Ability to apply technical skills to real-world ShareChat scenarios.Cultural alignment with ShareChat's fast-paced and innovative environment.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on at ShareChat.
  • How would you handle a situation where a feature you developed is causing performance issues in production?
  • Describe your experience with scaling applications in a high-traffic environment.
  • What are your thoughts on the current tech stack at ShareChat and how would you improve it?
  • How do you stay updated with the latest trends in software engineering?

Tips

  • Research ShareChat's recent product launches and technical challenges.
  • Prepare examples that demonstrate collaboration and problem-solving within a team.
  • Be ready to discuss your contributions to open-source projects or personal coding projects.
  • Understand the company's mission and values, and how your aspirations align with them.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at ShareChat.

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