YouTrip | Sr. SWE | Singapore | Sept 2024 | Rejected

• Position: Senior Software Engineer
• Offered Compensation: 9K SGD per month

Interview Process:

1. Initial Round with Recruiter: Discussed the job description and interview process.
2. HackerRank Assessment: Solved two LeetCode medium-level problems.
3. Coding Round 1:
   • Find duplicate values in an array. Create the longest string using "AA," "BB," and "AB" (a frequently asked problem).
4. System Design Round: Discussed improving an existing eCommerce system for an upcoming flash sale, e.g., preparing for an iPhone launch on Amazon.

Outcome:

I was rejected due to underperformance in the System Design round. However, I appreciate the recruiter's efforts for providing detailed feedback, which helped me identify areas for improvement.

Key Learning:

Be precise and concise during system design discussions.