This interview process is for a Software Engineer (L6) position at Verily. It is designed to assess a candidate's technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, system design skills, and cultural fit within the company.
Rounds·4
Timeline·~14d
Experience·6 - 10 yrs
Comp band·US$150000 - US$200000
Interview time·195 min
Evaluation
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Study plan
Fig · Study plan — 04 phases
01 / 04Phase 01 of 04
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms fundamentals. Practice coding problems.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash tables) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, graph traversal). Practice implementing these in your preferred language and analyze their time and space complexity. Aim for at least 5-7 problems per data structure/algorithm type.
Phase 02 of 04
Weeks 3-4: System Design principles and common patterns. Practice design questions.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into system design. Study concepts like scalability, availability, reliability, load balancing, caching, databases (SQL vs. NoSQL), message queues, and microservices. Work through common system design interview questions and practice sketching out architectures.
Phase 03 of 04
Week 5: Behavioral interview preparation. Use STAR method. Research Verily's values.
Week 5: Prepare for behavioral interviews. Identify key experiences related to leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and handling failure. Structure your answers using the STAR method. Research Verily's values and prepare examples that align with them.
Phase 04 of 04
Week 6: Mock interviews and final review. Refine answers and identify weak areas.
Week 6: Mock interviews and review. Conduct mock interviews with peers or mentors to simulate the interview environment. Review any weak areas identified during practice and refine your answers. Ensure you are comfortable discussing your resume and past projects in detail.
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Data Structures And Algorithms · 45 min · Software Engineer (L4/L5)
This round focuses on your core programming skills. You will be asked to solve one or two coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will assess your ability to write clean, efficient, and correct code, as well as your problem-solving approach and communication skills. Expect to discuss time and space complexity.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Implement a function to find the kth largest element in an unsorted array.
Given a string containing just the characters '(', ')', '{', '}', '[' and ']', determine if the input string is valid.
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Common rejection reasons
System Design · 60 min · Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Manager
This round assesses your ability to design complex systems. You'll be given an open-ended problem (e.g., design Twitter, design a ride-sharing service) and expected to propose a high-level architecture. Focus on requirements gathering, component design, data storage, APIs, scalability, and potential bottlenecks.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Design a system like TinyURL.
Design a distributed cache.
Design a notification service.
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Common rejection reasons
Technical Deep Dive & Behavioral · 45 min · Hiring Manager / Team Lead
This round is typically conducted by the hiring manager or a senior member of the team. It focuses on your past experiences, technical depth in areas relevant to the team's work, and your overall fit with the team and company culture. Expect questions about your resume, career goals, and how you approach collaboration and problem-solving.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Tell me about a project you are particularly proud of and your role in it.
How do you handle disagreements within a team?
What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
Why are you interested in Verily and this specific role?
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Common rejection reasons
Behavioral & Cultural Fit · 45 min · Senior Leader / HR Representative
This final round often involves a senior leader or HR representative to assess your overall cultural fit, alignment with Verily's mission, and behavioral competencies. They will look for evidence of collaboration, leadership, adaptability, and a genuine interest in contributing to Verily's goals. Questions may be more open-ended and focus on your motivations and how you operate in a professional environment.
What they look for
Evaluation
Sample questions
Describe a time you had to work with someone with a very different working style. How did you adapt?
What motivates you to do your best work?
How do you approach learning new technologies or domains?
What impact do you hope to make at Verily?
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Common rejection reasons
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