Flipkart || SDE 1 || Bengaluru || November 2023 || Off Campus || Selected
Summary
I recently interviewed for the Software Development Engineer 1 position at Flipkart in Bengaluru in November 2023. After three challenging rounds, I was successfully selected for the role.
Full Experience
Hey Everyone, I'm Apreksha Mathur. I'm excited to share my interview experience for the Software Development Engineer 1 role at Flipkart. You can connect with me on LinkedIn.
My interview process consisted of three rounds:
Round 1 (PS/DS1)
This round lasted an hour. The interviewer introduced himself, and then I introduced myself. Following that, I was asked to solve two programming questions:Round 2 (PS/DS2)
This round took place two days after the first one and involved two interviewers. We started with introductions, and then I was given two more problems to solve:For both questions in this round, the interviewers delved into various approaches, emphasizing how to minimize time and space complexity. They also varied the questions slightly to test my understanding. This round was scheduled for an hour but extended by 45 minutes.
Round 3 (Hiring Manager)
The final round was with the Hiring Manager and occurred the day after Round 2. Although scheduled for 30 minutes, it lasted an hour. After introductions, we discussed several topics:- My projects: I talked about the projects I've worked on, the tech stacks I used, and the structural approaches I followed.
- Team-based projects: The manager asked general questions regarding my experience with team projects.
- Why Flipkart: I explained my motivations and reasons for wanting to join Flipkart.
- Why leave my previous company: I discussed my reasons for seeking a new opportunity.
Verdict – Selected
I am thrilled to share that I received an offer!Tips for Future Candidates:
I found it helpful to consider the interview as a discussion rather than a high-pressure examination. This mindset helped me feel more at ease and enabled me to think of more approaches without feeling pressured.
This was not via diversity hiring; I received a direct interview call. Thank you everyone, and have a nice day!
Interview Questions (8)
Discussion about my past projects, the tech stacks I utilized, and the architectural structures I followed in their development.
General questions regarding my experience working in teams and my approach to collaborating on projects.
Discuss my motivation and reasons for wanting to join Flipkart.
Discuss my reasons for leaving my previous company.