Got a referral from a friend.
Round 1 - Discussion with Lead Engineer - 60 Mins
Asked about what projects I have done in my past and how can I optimize the time taken in them.
Verdict - Selected
Round 2 - Machine Coding Drive - 120 Mins
There were 8 - 10 other candidates and a standard question to be solved in 2 hours. Each candidate is put in separate breakout room.
Verdict - Selected but for bar - raiser
Round 3 - Machine Coding Drive <> Bar Raiser - 120 Mins
Did some mistakes in previous round so got this round. There was an another question of machine coding. This was also with other candidates
Verdict - Selected
Round 4 - DOE Round - 60 Mins
Verdict - Selected
Round 5 - HR Culture Round - 30 Mins
Some other questions also.
Verdict - Selected
Final -
Got the offer <> 17L Base + 2L yearly retention for 2 years.
My thoughts -
Normally it is a 3 round process but for me this was exceptional due to bar raiser . Process took a lot of frustration and sleepless nights + a time of nearly 1.5 months.