New Grad / Junior Backend at UST

BackendNew Grad / JuniorRejected◆ Commonly asked· 2023

A junior backend hiring drive. Basic programming plus core CS; communication mattered throughout.

The loop · 4 rounds

Round 01 · 3 questions

Online Assessment

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

Logical reasoning: syllogisms and statement–conclusion.
New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
#reasoning
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Quantitative aptitude: profit, loss and percentages.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#aptitude
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Verbal ability: reading comprehension passage.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#verbal
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Round 02 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

Find the second-largest element in an array.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#array
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Reverse a string without using library functions.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#string
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Round 03 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

What is polymorphism? Compile-time vs runtime.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#oops
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Explain database normalization and its normal forms.
New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
#dbms
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What is a pointer? Explain pointer arithmetic in C.
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#c
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Explain the layers of the OSI model.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#networking
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Round 04 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

What are your interests outside academics?
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Do you have any backlogs or academic gaps? Please explain.
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Are you comfortable signing the service agreement / bond?
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◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.