Track: SDE-3 / Senior

SDE-3 / Senior

Overview

The hiring process for SDE-3 roles at Arzooo is highly selective, focusing on advanced problem-solving skills and system design expertise. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to tackle complex data structure problems and design scalable systems relevant to real-world applications.

Rounds Breakdown

1. Technical Round

• Format: Two data structure problems.
• Topics Covered:
  • Merging sorted lists.
  • Finding the maximum length of a substring with unique characters.
• Questions Asked:
  • Create a new sorted list from two sorted lists.
  • Find the maximum length of a substring having unique characters.

2. System Design Round (High-Level Design - HLD)

• Format: Design discussions with a focus on scalability and real-world systems.
• Topics Covered:
  • Designing large-scale platforms like Netflix.
  • Designing logistics systems like Porter, including driver allocation and dispatcher services.
• Questions Asked:
  • Design Netflix.
  • Design Porter, including finding a driver and creating a dispatcher service from point A to point B.

3. System Design Round (HLD by VP Engineer)

• Format: High-level design discussion led by a VP Engineer.
• Topics Covered:
  • Scalability and efficiency in logistics systems.
  • Real-time decision-making in dispatcher services.
• Questions Asked:
  • Design Porter, including finding a driver and creating a dispatcher service from point A to point B.

Key Takeaways

• Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both algorithmic problem-solving and system design.
• Real-world scenarios, such as designing Netflix or Porter, are commonly used to assess practical expertise.
• The process is designed to evaluate leadership and technical depth, ensuring candidates can handle senior-level responsibilities.