The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Hazel Systems (New Delhi) in Aug 2021
Interview
The interview consisted of multiple rounds:
Online Assessment– Included DSA questions (Leetcode-style) and some backend-related MCQs.
Technical Rounds – Focused on system design, databases, API development, multithreading, and backend architecture.
Coding Interview – Data structures and algorithms (medium to hard-level problems).
Behavioral Round – Discussions about past projects, challenges, and experience.
Hiring Manager Round – Talked about role expectations and team fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
hey asked me to design a high-scale URL shortening service like Bit.ly, focusing on database design, caching strategies, and handling millions of requests efficiently