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← HCLTech

Senior Frontend at HCLTech

FrontendSeniorOutcome unknown◆ Commonly asked· 2023

A senior frontend loop. Fast-paced; expect follow-ups that push on depth.

The loop · 6 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Serialize and deserialize a binary tree.
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #tree#dfs
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Same tree.
    SeniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #tree
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Word search II.
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #trie#backtracking
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
02

Round 02 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Build a form builder that renders from a JSON schema.
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #react#forms
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • Build a debounced autocomplete/search box with keyboard nav.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #react#debounce#a11y
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
03

Round 03 · 2 questions

System Design

High-level architecture of a large-scale system.

  • Design an accessible internationalized form system.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #frontend#a11y#i18n
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • Design a URL shortener like TinyURL.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #hashing#cache#sharding
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • How does React batching and the render phase work?
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #react
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • How do you optimize a slow React app? (profiling → fixes)
    SeniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #react#perf
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • Explain the JS event loop: microtasks vs macrotasks.
    SeniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #javascript#event-loop
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
05

Round 05 · 1 question

Hiring Manager

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

  • How do you set technical direction for a team?
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #leadership#strategy
06

Round 06 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • Tell me about a project you are most proud of.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #star
  • A time you influenced a decision without authority.
    Senior◆ Commonly asked
    #influence#star

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