Phonepe · SDE-1
PhonePe | SDE-1 | OA Experience | August 2026
I completed the PhonePe SDE-1 online assessment in August 2026, solving one question fully and two partially, but was not shortlisted for an interview.
51 reads0 likesby Anonymous
6 write-ups · 29 questions
PhonePe SDE 1 interview experience
Every PhonePe SDE 1 interview written up on the site: the rounds, the questions asked, how candidates prepared and whether they got the offer.
PhonePe SDE 1 interviews at a glance
Worked out from the 6 PhonePe SDE 1 write-ups on this site.
- interview write-ups
- 6
- got an offer (of 3 with a known result)
- 67%
- latest write-up
- Aug 2026
What the rounds test
- Data Structures & Algorithms19 · 66%
- Other7 · 24%
- System Design3 · 10%
Question difficulty
- Medium5 · 36%
- Hard9 · 64%
PhonePe SDE 1 interview experiences1–6 of 6
- Phonepe · SDE I
My Interview Journey: Rejections, Grind, and an Unexpected Tier-1 Offer
After a series of rejections and unexpected turns, I secured an offer from PhonePe after initially giving up on tier-1 companies....
Offer404 reads0 likesby Anonymous - Phonepe · SDE-1
🏢 PhonePe Machine Coding Round – SDE Interview Experience
I experienced a Machine Coding Round for an SDE-1 role at PhonePe, where I was tasked with designing a Fitness Class Booking System, and successfully implemented key...
329 reads0 likesby Anonymous - Phonepe · SDE1 backend · 1 yrs exp. · Pune
Phonepe Interview for - SDE1 backend 0-3 yrs exp Pune
I applied for an SDE1 backend role at Phonepe through Instahyre, went through a coding assessment, two DSA rounds, and a Hiring Manager round, but was ultimately...
263 reads0 likesby Anonymous - Phonepe · SDE-1 · Bangalore
PhonePe | SDE-1 | Bangalore | Aug 2022 | Selected
I was selected for the SDE-1 role at PhonePe after a rigorous four-round interview process held in Bangalore in August 2022, which included multiple challenging coding...
Offer313 reads0 likesby Anonymous - Phonepe · SDE-1 · 0.4 yrs exp. · Bangalore, India
PhonePe | SDE- 1 | Bangalore
I applied for the SDE-1 role at PhonePe in Bangalore and successfully navigated through three interview rounds, receiving an offer which I ultimately rejected due to...
Rejected262 reads0 likesby Anonymous
Questions asked in PhonePe SDE 1 interviews
- 01
Sequential Task Assignment with Context Switching Cost
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 02
Substring Count Excluding Specific Subsequences
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 03
Constrained Jump Sequences to a Target Point
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 04
Find Logical Bug in Code
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 05
Sorting with Pattern Maintenance
Data Structures & Algorithms · Hard
- 06
Design a Fitness Class Booking System
System Design · Hard
- 07
Nodes at K Distance in Binary Tree
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 08
Implement Stack with Min Function
Data Structures & Algorithms
- 09
Split Array Largest Sum
Data Structures & Algorithms · Hard
- 10
Flower Planting With No Adjacent (Variation)
Data Structures & Algorithms · Hard
- 11
Max People Pass Test with Score & Bound
Data Structures & Algorithms · Hard
- 12
Most Sad Array Pair
Data Structures & Algorithms · Hard
PhonePe SDE 1 interview FAQ
What does the PhonePe SDE 1 interview focus on?
Across 6 PhonePe SDE 1 interview experiences shared on Interview Experiences, the questions asked were mostly data structures & algorithms (66% of reported questions), other (24% of reported questions), system design (10% of reported questions).
How hard is the PhonePe SDE 1 interview?
Candidates rated most PhonePe SDE 1 questions as hard (64% of rated questions). Medium: 36%, Hard: 64%.
What share of candidates got a PhonePe SDE 1 offer?
67% of the 3 candidates who reported their result received an offer. People who share their experience are not a random sample, so treat this as a rough guide.
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