Track: SDE-1 / New Grad

SDE-1 / New Grad - Edfora Interview Briefing

Overview

The SDE-1 / New Grad hiring process at Edfora is structured to assess both technical proficiency and behavioral alignment. The process includes an Online Assessment (OA), followed by two technical interviews, and concludes with a psychometric test. The OA is heavily weighted toward DSA problems, while the technical interviews focus on problem-solving, design principles, and real-world system design.

Round Breakdown

1. Online Assessment (OA)

• Format: 6 DSA questions in 2 hours. Questions are distributed across key topics, with a heavy emphasis on Dynamic Programming.
• Topics Tested:
  • Dynamic Programming (3 questions)
  • Breadth-First Search (1 question)
  • Number Theory (1 question)
  • Strings (1 question)
• Scoring: Candidates are expected to solve 4.5+ out of 6 to advance.
• Source: LeetCode Discussion

2. Technical Interview 1

• Format: A long-form technical interview covering:
  • Introduction and behavioral questions (e.g., internships, hackathon projects).
  • Tools and concepts (e.g., Firebase, Postman, Git, GitHub).
  • Two problem-solving segments:
    1. Object-Oriented Design (OOD): Split feature in Google Pay (e.g., class design and database schema).
    2. Matrix Traversal: An easy-level DSA problem.

3. Technical Interview 2

• Format: Similar to the first technical interview, with a focus on:
  • Technical concepts and problem-solving.
  • Behavioral and situational questions.

4. Psychometric Test

• Format: 86 questions in 25 minutes, resembling Amazon’s Leadership Principles (LP). This round evaluates cognitive and behavioral traits.

Key Questions and Topics

• Dynamic Programming (3 questions in OA)
• Breadth-First Search (1 question in OA)
• Number Theory (1 question in OA)
• Strings (1 question in OA)
• Object-Oriented Design (e.g., split feature in Google Pay)
• Matrix Traversal (easy DSA problem)
• Tools and Concepts: Firebase, Postman, Git, GitHub (difference between Git and GitHub)

Preparation Tips

• Practice DSA: Focus on Dynamic Programming, Graph Algorithms, and String Manipulation.
• Design Skills: Brush up on OOD principles and database schema design.
• Behavioral Alignment: Prepare for psychometric tests by practicing situational judgment questions.
• Tools: Familiarize yourself with Firebase, Postman, Git, and GitHub.

Source

LeetCode Discussion - Edfora SDE-1 Hiring Process