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← Darwinbox

New Grad / Junior Backend at Darwinbox

BackendNew Grad / JuniorWithdrew◆ Commonly asked· 2025

5-round junior backend process. Fast-paced; expect follow-ups that push on depth.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 1 question

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

  • Aptitude and logical-reasoning section.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #aptitude
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02

Round 02 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Decode ways.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #dp#string
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Implement a trie (prefix tree).
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #trie
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Meeting rooms II — minimum rooms required.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #heap#intervals
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Design and build a URL-shortener service (API + storage).
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #api#hashing
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  • Build a background job runner with priorities.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #queue#workers
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • How do you run a zero-downtime database migration?
    New Grad / JuniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #databases
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  • Explain optimistic vs pessimistic locking.
    New Grad / JuniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #databases
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  • Trade-offs of gRPC vs REST vs GraphQL.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #api-design
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

  • Describe a conflict with your manager and the outcome.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #conflict#star
  • When did you change your mind after seeing new evidence?
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #judgment#star

Practice each round across every company

  • Online Assessment
  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Behavioral / HR

◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.