Interview Process: 4 rounds (Online test, 2 tech rounds, HR) - 2.5 hours total.
Difficulty: 7/10 (high time pressure, complex problems, deep follow-ups).
Main Coding Problem: Grid minimum cost path problem (DP + optimization).
Follow-up: Handle blocked cells + impossible paths.
System Design: Cache system for microservices (Redis, failover, consistency).
Why No Offer:
Scattered communication (coded in silence).
Rushed approach (no clarifying questions).
Weak system design (shallow answers).
Low passion (unmotivated behavioral).
Overall score: ~55% (cutoff was ~65%).
