Stage 1: Application Screening Description: HR reviews applications to ensure candidates meet minimum qualifications such as educational background, technical skills (e.g., proficiency in Python, C++, etc.), and relevant experience. Duration: 1 week Stage 2: Online Coding Test Description: Candidates are required to complete an online coding test that includes problems related to data structures, algorithms, and logic. The platform used is CodeSignal. Duration: 1.5 hours Stage 3: Phone Screen Interview Description: A 30-minute call with a recruiter to discuss the candidate's background, experience, and a brief technical quiz to gauge coding knowledge and logical thinking. Duration: 30 minutes Stage 4: Technical Interview Round 1 Description: Part A: Coding Challenge - The candidate is given a coding challenge to solve within an hour using a shared code editor. The interviewer observes and occasionally interacts to understand the candidate’s thought process. Part B: Technical Questions - Following the coding challenge, the candidate faces a series of technical questions related to software design principles, database management, and system architecture. Duration: 2 hours Stage 5: Technical Interview Round 2 Description: Part A: Project Review - The candidate presents a past project, discussing the technologies used, challenges faced, and solutions implemented. Part B: Problem Solving Session - A real-time problem-solving session where the candidate is asked to design a system or debug a piece of complex software. Duration: 2 hours Stage 6: Behavioral Interview Description: This interview assesses the candidate's soft skills, cultural fit, and alignment with the company’s values through situational and behavioral questions. Duration: 1 hour Stage 7: Final Review & Offer Description: The hiring committee reviews all feedback and test results. If successful, an offer is made to the candidate detailing the salary, benefits, and terms of employment. Duration: 2 weeks Total Process Duration: Approximately 4-6 weeks