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← Freshworks

Senior Backend at Freshworks

BackendSeniorNo offer◆ Commonly asked· 2023

A senior backend loop. Fundamentals mattered as much as getting to an answer.

The loop · 6 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Lowest common ancestor of a binary tree.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #tree
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  • Insert interval.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #intervals
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  • Combination sum.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #backtracking
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
02

Round 02 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Implement a bulk-upsert endpoint with validation.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #api#validation
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  • Build a CSV importer that streams and validates rows.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #streaming#validation
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

System Design

High-level architecture of a large-scale system.

  • Design a rate limiter for a public API.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #token-bucket#redis
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  • Design a typeahead / autocomplete service.
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #trie#cache#ranking
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Caching strategies: cache-aside, write-through, TTLs.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #cache
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  • Message queues vs pub/sub — when to use each.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #messaging
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  • Explain database indexing and when a query uses one.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #databases#indexing
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05

Round 05 · 1 question

Hiring Manager

Scope, ownership, and role-fit discussion with the manager.

  • Walk me through a technical trade-off you regret.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #judgment
06

Round 06 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • When did you change your mind after seeing new evidence?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #judgment#star
  • Tell me about a time you had to say no to a stakeholder.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #influence#star

Practice each round across every company

  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • System Design
  • Tech Deep-Dive
  • Hiring Manager
  • 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.