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← Intel

New Grad / Junior Backend at Intel

BackendNew Grad / JuniorOffer◆ Commonly asked· 2024

Junior backend interview. Pragmatic questions — more real-world than pure puzzles.

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 1 question

Online Assessment

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

  • Debugging + output-prediction multiple choice section.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #fundamentals
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02

Round 02 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Set matrix zeroes.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #matrix
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  • Edit distance.
    New Grad / JuniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #dp#string
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  • Meeting rooms II — minimum rooms required.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #heap#intervals
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03

Round 03 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Implement a JSON config loader with env overrides.
    New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #config
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  • Build auth middleware that verifies a JWT.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #auth#security
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04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain database replication lag and how to mitigate it.
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #databases#replication
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  • Sharding vs partitioning vs replication.
    New Grad / JuniorHard◆ Commonly asked
    #databases#scale
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  • How would you design and version a public REST API?
    New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #api-design
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05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • Tell me about a time you led without a title.
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #leadership#star
  • When did you change your mind after seeing new evidence?
    New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
    #judgment#star

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