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1. Technical Round I: Problem Solving & Data Structures This round assesses core coding ability, algorithmic thinking, and object-oriented programming principles. Evaluation Focus: Implementing three distinct methods using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. Effective application of Data Structures and Algorithms. Code optimization and complexity analysis. 2. Technical Round II: System Design & Architecture This round evaluates the ability to translate business requirements into a functional, scalable system. PRD Analysis: Understanding and clarifying the Product Requirements Document (PRD) through targeted follow-up questions. User Experience (UX): Identifying and proposing enhancements for the user experience and interface design. System Design: Developing both Low-Level (component details, API definitions) and High-Level (architecture, service interaction) system designs. 3. Managerial Round: Leadership & Culture Fit This final round focuses on collaboration, leadership, and alignment with company values. Past Projects Review: Detailed discussion of prior project experience, technical contributions, and impact. Culture Fit: Assessing communication style, teamwork philosophy, and alignment with our company culture and values.
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Staff Software Engineer

Interviewed at Procore Technologies

3.4★
Oct 30, 2025

1. Technical Round I: Problem Solving & Data Structures This round assesses core coding ability, algorithmic thinking, and object-oriented programming principles. Evaluation Focus: Implementing three distinct methods using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. Effective application of Data Structures and Algorithms. Code optimization and complexity analysis. 2. Technical Round II: System Design & Architecture This round evaluates the ability to translate business requirements into a functional, scalable system. PRD Analysis: Understanding and clarifying the Product Requirements Document (PRD) through targeted follow-up questions. User Experience (UX): Identifying and proposing enhancements for the user experience and interface design. System Design: Developing both Low-Level (component details, API definitions) and High-Level (architecture, service interaction) system designs. 3. Managerial Round: Leadership & Culture Fit This final round focuses on collaboration, leadership, and alignment with company values. Past Projects Review: Detailed discussion of prior project experience, technical contributions, and impact. Culture Fit: Assessing communication style, teamwork philosophy, and alignment with our company culture and values.

Coding screen - LRU cache Virtual Onsite: Coding - Modified LRU cache question LLD: Model a Hotel with different beds and rooms based on a flat file with this info. HLD: OpenTable Behavioral: What you improved recently, conflict resolution, startup culture preparedness etc, company values
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Staff Software Engineer

Interviewed at Navan

4★
Apr 7, 2023

Coding screen - LRU cache Virtual Onsite: Coding - Modified LRU cache question LLD: Model a Hotel with different beds and rooms based on a flat file with this info. HLD: OpenTable Behavioral: What you improved recently, conflict resolution, startup culture preparedness etc, company values

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