Continuing my interview experience series, this entry is from Games24x7.
Company: Games24x7
Interview Date: 30 May 2025
Role: SDE-1
I reached out to hiring managers through cold emails, and the interview process consisted of three rounds.
Round 1 — UI & Machine Coding
The interviewer began with a few JavaScript input/output questions, which I answered confidently. The main machine coding task involved implementing an API Rate Limiter using JavaScript, focusing on handling requests efficiently, maintaining counters, and designing a scalable solution.
Verdict: Passed ✅
Round 2 — Hiring Manager Round
This round was more backend-oriented than I anticipated. The interviewer asked several questions about:
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Session management
- Security fundamentals
After the discussion, I was provided with mock data and asked to implement a few JavaScript functions, evaluating not just correctness but also my problem-solving approach and code quality.
Verdict: Passed ✅
Round 3 — Hiring Manager (Onsite)
This was one of the most interesting rounds. We started with a discussion about:
- My previous experience
- Current projects
- Reasons for seeking a switch
The conversation then shifted to browser and DOM internals, with challenging questions on: - DOM rendering
- Browser behavior
- Performance considerations
- How browsers process and render web pages
While I answered most questions, there were areas where the interviewer corrected and guided me, making the discussion even more valuable. This felt less like an interview and more like an in-depth engineering conversation.
Verdict: Passed ✅
Round 4 — Cultural Fit Round
The final round was with one of the co-founders of Games24x7. Interestingly, the call occurred late at night due to timezone differences. Unlike the previous technical rounds, this was a relaxed conversation discussing:
- My approach to work
- Team collaboration
- Hobbies and interests
- Career aspirations
- Personal motivations
It felt more like a casual discussion than a formal interview.
Verdict: Positive ✅
Final Result: Offer Accepted 🎉
Key Takeaways:
- Strong JavaScript fundamentals are crucial.
- Browser and DOM internals can be differentiators in frontend interviews.
- Not every interview is solely about coding; communication and engineering discussions are equally important.
- Cultural fit rounds are significant; companies want to understand how you'll work with the team beyond technical skills.