Experience : 7 years
Round 1 : Coding
- Merge k sorted Linked list
- Capturing adjacent squares ( variation of bfs with two players)
Round went well answered both and coded second one
Round 2 : Fundamentals
Lots of questions on java , distributed systems , CAP Theorem immutable class, singleton pattern and other general topics
Got very positive feedback for this round too
Round 3 : LLD Code Pairing round
Design bus booking system like RedBus
Was expected to write demonstrable code at the end ( 90 minutes)
But Most of the discussion was on entity design , like how to handle multiple stops in same city
Result : Average
Round 4 : HR DIscussion
why zeta ? projects worked? any offers? expected ctc ? notice period ? what do you know about zeta products
Round 5 : Hiring Manager
General behavioral questions. conflict resolution , current project , experience in scaling, deployments. Manager is rather on negetive side with every explanation taken with scorn and suspicion and clarifications are asked in a unfriendly tone.
Overall was never comfortable with the discussion and gave terrible answers to few questions.
Overall Result is "No Hire". Anyway no intention to work with that manager