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Verkada's Software Engineer (L3) interview process is designed to assess a candidate's foundational technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. The process typically involves multiple rounds, starting with an initial HR screening, followed by technical interviews focusing on data structures, algorithms, and system design, and concluding with a behavioral and managerial interview.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~7d

Experience·0 - 3 yrs

Comp band·US$90000 - US$130000

Interview time·165 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

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

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, graph traversal, dynamic programming).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand time and space complexity (Big O notation).
  4. Study basic system design concepts, such as scalability, availability, and common architectural patterns.
  5. Prepare to discuss your past projects in detail, focusing on your contributions, challenges, and learnings.
  6. Research Verkada's products and mission to understand the company's context.
  7. Prepare behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures and Complexity Analysis

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Complexity. Practice 10-15 Easy/Medium 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 analyzing their time/space complexity. Solve 10-15 LeetCode Easy/Medium problems related to these structures.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Given an array of integers, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to a specific target.
  • Implement a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Design a URL shortening service.
  • Tell me about a time you faced a technical challenge and how you overcame it.
  • How would you design a system like Twitter's feed?
  • What are the differences between processes and threads?
  • Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult teammate.

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

San Mateo, CA

Interview focus

Adaptability to new technologies and problem-solving approaches.Collaboration and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on.
  • How do you handle disagreements within a team?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly.

Tips

  • Highlight projects where you demonstrated initiative and quick learning.
  • Be prepared to discuss your contributions to team success and how you navigate team dynamics.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

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