GoDaddy interview experience|| SWE-1|| 2025
Summary
I recently went through the GoDaddy interview process for a Software Engineer Level 1 role. After successfully clearing the Online Assessment, I was unfortunately rejected following the second technical interview round.
Full Experience
My interview journey for the SWE-1 position at GoDaddy began with an Online Assessment. The OA comprised a SQL question with a 5-minute timer, two coding problems of medium difficulty (one involving dynamic programming and another an array-based pattern recognition task), and 5 aptitude questions. I managed to complete the 1-hour assessment in about 30 minutes and was subsequently shortlisted.
The second stage was a Technical Interview. The interviewer immediately proceeded with questions, skipping introductions. I was given an easy linked list problem, which I solved quickly in just two minutes. Following this, the discussion shifted to broader topics including system design, Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) concepts, Operating Systems (OS), Database Management Systems (DBMS), and Computer Networks. Specific conceptual questions covered what happens when you type 'google.com' into a search engine, various types of caching mechanisms, and the implications when a server fails to find an IP address locally. Regrettably, I was rejected after this round, which meant I did not proceed to the third technical interview.
Interview Questions (3)
Describe in detail the complete sequence of events and technologies involved from the moment you type 'google.com' into your browser and press Enter, until the Google homepage is displayed.
Explain what a cache is, why it's used, and discuss various types of caching mechanisms (e.g., web caching, database caching, CPU caching) along with their principles and trade-offs.
What actions or implications arise when a server attempts to resolve an IP address locally but is unable to find it within its local network or configuration?