Coding assessment, DSA round, past-experience round and LLD round over a 2-month process

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Zomato (New Delhi) in Jun 2023

Interview

1. Coding Assessment: This is usually an initial step in the hiring process. Candidates are given a set of coding problems or challenges to solve within a specified timeframe. The goal is to assess their programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of algorithms and data structures. The assessment may be conducted online, and candidates are often required to write code in a specific programming language. 2. Technical Rounds: a. Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) Round: This round focuses on assessing a candidate's proficiency in fundamental data structures (like arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs) and algorithms. Interviewers may ask candidates to solve coding problems related to these data structures and discuss the time and space complexity of their solutions. The aim is to evaluate their problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking. b. Past Experiences Round: This round delves into the candidate's past work experiences, projects, and achievements. Interviewers may ask questions about specific projects listed on the candidate's resume, challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the overall impact of their work. This helps assess a candidate's practical knowledge, teamwork, and ability to apply their skills in real-world scenarios. c. Low-Level System Design Round: System design interviews typically assess a candidate's ability to design scalable and efficient systems. The low-level system design round specifically focuses on the details of the system architecture, including components like databases, APIs, and how different parts of the system interact. It evaluates a candidate's understanding of system-level concepts and their ability to design solutions that meet specific requirements.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

1. How to Scale Zomato if the concurrent users get doubled. 2. Coding question based on Deque