I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Outbox Labs
Interview
The interview process had three steps:
10-minute intro call – A quick discussion about my background and backend projects.
Backend assignment – Implementing email syncing with IMAP and using RAG to generate AI-based email replies.
Technical interview – Questions on backend fundamentals, server scaling, SQL, JavaScript, a small DSA task (like flattening a dictionary), and resume-based discussions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one thing they asked you?
They asked a resume-based question where I had to explain my previous backend project in detail, specifically the architecture, tech stack, and the biggest challenge I solved.
