DigitalOcean Software Engineer I interview questions

Basic Introduction, Projects you worked on (Discussion around the same), Technology you are passionate about, Lastly, problem solving for 45 minutes, walkthrough & discussion around the approach TC/SC you will be asked to use your own IDE or coderpad

Initial HR Call: During this call, you will engage in discussions mainly about the role, on high-level things. You'll cover your background, salary expectations, and cultural fit. Hiring Manager Call: In this call, you will interact with a tech lead or a senior team member who will ask you behavioral questions. Topics will include your career goals, conflict-resolution approach, personality traits, and other non-technical aspects. Development and System Design Interview: During this stage, you'll work with a senior engineer to collaboratively find a viable solution to a problem. It will involve a live coding session, testing your general problem-solving skills and algorithmic knowledge. (Best part is they might tell you about the problem before the interview via an email so you can prepare stuff before hand) Additionally, they might inquire about your system design capabilities, either related to the same coding problem or other scenarios. Debugging and Diagnostic Interview: This segment comprises a verbal conversation with a senior engineer or architect. They will ask you questions related to identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in web services. You'll also discuss your approach to debugging and how you handle production issues right from the initial stages. Team Collaboration Call: Although this call was scheduled, it didn't take place, got rejection before this.