Verily's Software Engineer L5 interview process is designed to assess a candidate's technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, system design skills, and cultural fit. The process typically involves multiple rounds, including HR screening, technical interviews focusing on data structures and algorithms, system design, and behavioral assessments. The goal is to identify candidates who can contribute effectively to Verily's innovative projects and uphold its collaborative culture.
Rounds·4
Timeline·~21d
Experience·5 - 10 yrs
Comp band·US$140000 - US$180000
Interview time·180 min
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Study plan
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01 / 05Phase 01 of 05
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Basic Algorithms. Practice implementations and related problems.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Hash Maps) and their common operations. Practice implementing them and solving problems related to their usage. Cover basic algorithms like sorting (Merge Sort, Quick Sort) and searching (Binary Search).
Phase 02 of 05
Weeks 3-4: Advanced Algorithms (DP, Greedy, Graphs, Strings). Analyze complexity.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into more advanced algorithms such as Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms, Graph Algorithms (BFS, DFS, Dijkstra's), and String Manipulation. Focus on time and space complexity analysis for all problems.
Phase 03 of 05
Weeks 5-6: System Design Fundamentals. Study scalability, databases, caching, APIs.
Weeks 5-6: Begin system design preparation. Study concepts like scalability, availability, reliability, load balancing, caching, databases (SQL vs. NoSQL), message queues, and API design. Work through common system design case studies.
Phase 04 of 05
Week 7: Behavioral Prep. Use STAR method. Research Verily's culture.
Week 7: Focus on behavioral preparation. Identify key projects and experiences that demonstrate leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Practice articulating these using the STAR method. Research Verily's culture and values.
Phase 05 of 05
Week 8: Mock Interviews & Final Review. Practice coding and system design under pressure.
Week 8: Mock interviews and final review. Practice coding problems under timed conditions and conduct mock system design interviews. Review all topics and refine explanations.
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HR Screening · 30 min · Recruiter / HR
This initial screening call with HR or a recruiter is to understand your background, career aspirations, and motivation for applying to Verily. They will also discuss logistics, salary expectations, and provide an overview of the interview process. This is a good opportunity to ask any initial questions you might have about the company or the role.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Can you walk me through your resume?
What are your salary expectations for this role?
Why are you looking to leave your current role?
What do you know about Verily?
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Interview (Data Structures & Algorithms) · 45 min · Software Engineer
This round focuses on your core computer science knowledge. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems that typically involve data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to understand the problem, devise an efficient solution, write clean and correct code, and explain your reasoning. Expect to discuss time and space complexity.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Find the kth smallest element in an unsorted array.
Implement a function to check if a string is a palindrome, ignoring non-alphanumeric characters and case.
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Common rejection reasons
System Design Interview · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Architect
This round assesses your ability to design large-scale, distributed systems. You'll be given an open-ended problem (e.g., design Twitter's feed, a URL shortener, a distributed cache) and expected to break it down, identify components, discuss data models, APIs, scalability bottlenecks, and trade-offs. The focus is on your architectural thinking and ability to handle complexity.
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Sample questions
Design a system like TinyURL.
Design a distributed message queue.
Design the backend for a real-time chat application.
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Behavioral Interview · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Senior Team Member
This round focuses on your past experiences, work style, and how you handle various workplace situations. You'll be asked behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to understand your strengths, weaknesses, how you collaborate, handle conflict, and your motivation for joining Verily.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult colleague. How did you handle it?
Describe a project where you took initiative or demonstrated leadership.
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
Why are you interested in Verily?
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Common rejection reasons
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