I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at CaratLane (New Delhi) in Jun 2021
Interview
Interview process was simple.
HR Round: Get to know you and your Resume
1st Tech Round: with a Team lead of your team that will be assigned to you. I was asked the question of rotating a matrix by 90degrees
2nd Tech Round: With Engg Manager, was asked about system design. Design the backend of tinyurl.
Final HR round: To negotiate and conclude on Salary
Behavioural Round: An online test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1st Tech Round: with a Team lead of your team that will be assigned to you. I was asked the question of rotating a matrix by 90degrees
2nd Tech Round: With Engg Manager, was asked about system design. Design the backend of tinyurl.
The interview process consists of 5 rounds, I wasn't told about this till I didn't ask. First three rounds are technical knowledge of Java + Coding skills using Data structures + Behavioral questions. Cons:- 1. The interviewers keep roasting the candidate till the point the candidate gives up. 2. There is no help whatsoever from interviewers if a candidate gets stuck anywhere. 3. It is a one-sided interview, not a two-way interaction. 4. In all the interviews, I was asked to switch my video on while the interviewer never once turned their camera on. 5. Interviewers are very intimidating and they act like they are superior to the candidates. 6. In my third round, I joined the interview, waited for 5 minutes, then the recruiter informs me that the interview is postponed. They have such a toxic work culture and it can be seen from the interviews itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the interviewers asked - If you get a toxic work culture here, what are you going to do?