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21%Success Rate

Freshworks | Senior Software Engineer Backend | Reject

Senior Software Engineer Backend
January 22, 2026 · 30 reads

Summary

I was rejected for the Senior Software Engineer Backend role at Freshworks after struggling with the implementation of two Data Structures & Algorithms problems during the interview. I attribute this difficulty to being out of touch with LeetCode for several months, despite being able to explain my approaches.

SSE Interview Exp - Freshworks

SDE II· Offer
November 29, 2025 · 137 reads

Summary

I interviewed for an IC2 - SSE role at Freshworks and successfully cleared four rounds, covering Data Structures & Algorithms, System Design, High-Level/Low-Level Design, and a Hiring Manager discussion, resulting in a strong hire verdict.

Interview Experience - Freshworks

Staff Software Engineer (IC2)
October 27, 2025 · 140 reads

Summary

I interviewed for the Staff Software Engineer (IC2) role at Freshworks, which involved multiple rounds covering Data Structures and Algorithms, System Design, and behavioral questions. The process included challenging technical problems and deep dives into my project experience, with helpful interviewers guiding discussions.

Freshworks SSE Interview (Virtual)

Software Engineer· Virtual· 2.2y exp· Ongoing
September 26, 2025 · 103 reads

Summary

I interviewed for a Software Engineer role at Freshworks, which involved three rounds: Data Structures & Algorithms, System Design, and a Managerial round. I am currently awaiting the final results.

FreshWorks SSE Bangalore [Rejected]

SDE II· Bangalore· Rejected
August 21, 2025 · 46 reads

Summary

Interviewed for the SSE role at FreshWorks in Bangalore. The interview process included three rounds, with the third round being the most challenging. The candidate was rejected due to poor performance in the third round, particularly with SQL queries and system design concepts.

[On going] Freshworks interview SDE-2

SDE-2
May 20, 2025 · 31 reads

Summary

I interviewed at Freshworks for an SDE-2 position, which involved a DSA round with two coding problems and a System Design round focusing on API design and database schemas for a government site. I believe I performed well in most discussions and am currently waiting for the outcome.

Freshworks Interview Experience

April 28, 2025 · 40 reads

Summary

I underwent a three-round interview process at Freshworks, featuring DSA, LLD, and System Design questions. Although I performed well in technical aspects, I received negative feedback for not adequately gathering requirements in the final design round.

Freshworks SSE Interview

SDE II
April 17, 2025 · 42 reads

Summary

I applied to Freshworks through LinkedIn and completed four face-to-face interview rounds, including technical, bar raiser, and hiring manager discussions. I successfully received an offer within two days after the final round.

Freshworks | Lead

Lead· Ongoing
March 6, 2024 · 61 reads

Summary

I recently interviewed for a Lead position at Freshworks, navigating through a comprehensive process that included coding, low-level design, high-level design, and a hiring manager round. I was asked to implement specific algorithms and design system components like a Rate Limiter and a Cache System.

FreshWorks - SSE | Bangalore | June 2022 | Reject

SDE II· Bangalore· 4.9y exp· Rejected
August 3, 2022 · 70 reads

Summary

I interviewed for an SSE role at FreshWorks in Bangalore, consisting of three comprehensive rounds: a coding round, a system design round, and a bar raiser round. Despite positive feedback in the initial two rounds, I was ultimately rejected after the final bar raiser round.

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