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This interview process is for a Software Engineer (L3) position at Verily. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.

Rounds·3

Timeline·~14d

Experience·1 - 3 yrs

Comp band·US$100000 - US$130000

Interview time·150 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical proficiency in relevant programming languages and data structures.
  • Problem-solving approach and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms.
  • Understanding of software development best practices.
  • Communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts.
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Cultural fit with Verily's values.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures and algorithms.
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank.
  3. Brush up on object-oriented programming principles.
  4. Understand common software design patterns.
  5. Prepare to discuss your past projects and contributions in detail.
  6. Research Verily's mission, values, and recent work.
  7. Practice behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  8. Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the role, team, and company.

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. Cover arrays, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables. Practice implementation and complexity analysis. Learn sorting and searching.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, hash tables) and their common operations and time complexities. Practice implementing these structures and solving problems related to them. Cover basic sorting and searching algorithms.

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 conflicting priorities.
  • How would you design a URL shortening service?
  • What are the advantages of using a NoSQL database over a relational database?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies and trends in software engineering?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Mountain View, CA

Interview focus

Problem-solving skillsCollaboration and teamworkAdaptability to new technologies

Common questions

  • Describe a challenging technical problem you solved at your previous role.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult teammate.

Tips

  • Highlight projects where you demonstrated strong analytical skills.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with agile methodologies.
  • Emphasize your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing project requirements.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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