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Associate Software Engineer

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The Associate Software Engineer (L1) interview at Tekion is designed to assess foundational programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit for entry-level engineers. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an HR screening, followed by technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and basic system design, and concluding with a managerial round to evaluate communication and teamwork.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~7d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$80000 - US$120000

Interview time·195 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving approach and logical thinking.
  • Code quality, efficiency, and correctness.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Communication skills and clarity of thought.
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
  • Cultural fit and teamwork potential.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or GeeksforGeeks, focusing on easy and medium difficulty levels.
  3. Understand basic object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns.
  4. Prepare for behavioral questions by thinking about your past experiences related to teamwork, problem-solving, and learning.
  5. Research Tekion's products, values, and recent news to understand the company's mission and culture.
  6. Be ready to discuss your resume and projects in detail.
  7. Practice explaining your thought process clearly and concisely.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures Fundamentals

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Hash Maps) & Complexity Analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures like arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and hash maps. Practice implementing them and solving problems related to their usage. Understand time and space complexity (Big O notation).

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • What is the difference between an array and a linked list?
  • Explain recursion with an example.
  • How would you find the middle element of a linked list?
  • Describe a situation where you faced a technical challenge and how you overcame it.
  • Tell me about a time you worked in a team.
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Why do you want to work at Tekion?
  • Write a function to reverse a string.
  • What is Big O notation and why is it important?
  • How do you handle conflicts within a team?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to new technologies and learning agility.Collaboration and teamwork skills.Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on during your internship.
  • How do you approach debugging a piece of code you didn't write?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly.

Tips

  • Highlight any open-source contributions or personal projects.
  • Be prepared to discuss your learning process.
  • Emphasize your ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Tekion.

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