Binary tree traversal, implement a map structure, design a system for data collection regarding to Spotify statistics, etc.
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The interview had two rounds. The technical round started with an introduction and a detailed discussion on the candidate's internship, challenges faced, and solutions. Candidates rated themselves in SQL and Python, followed by advanced SQL questions on lead, lag, coalesce, window functions like rank/dense_rank, guesstimates (e.g., estimating cabs in a city, food wastage), ETL vs. ELT, data pipelines, sharding, data architecture, virtual cloud networks, and ingestion concepts. Python topics like list vs. tuple, deep vs. shallow copy, data frames, and Power BI data types were also covered.SQL Coding questions included finding the third-highest salary per department and handling ties.Advanced SQL coding questions & Data engineering core concepts were also asked. The second round (EBI) focused on internship relevance, leadership scenarios like overcoming bias/groupism, and corporate parallels. Puzzles included the hourglass problem and dividing a cuboidal cake into two equal parts. The process tested technical skills, problem-solving, adaptability, and workplace readiness.
networking protocols ,tcp-ip model, udp and linux commands
What you do if internet is not working? what and all you check? and some 2-3 puzzles
How private properties get inherited in OOP languages?
Java8 , Principals of Rest api, Kafka, Gen-Ai, Dsa, Sql , Microservices, Cache mechanism, Design patterns.....
resume project, sql, DBMS, Cloud(ETL)
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HR asks the usual questions but I highly recommend to review the leadership principles of Amazon. The technical interviews are Amazon interviews as well, so just prepare for those Google / Microsoft / Amazon interview questions and review your CS skills.
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