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← Zerodha

Mid Backend at Zerodha

BackendMidOutcome unknown◆ Commonly asked· 2025

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

The loop · 5 rounds

01

Round 01 · 3 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

  • Lowest common ancestor of a binary tree.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #tree
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Maximum depth of a binary tree.
    MidEasy◆ Commonly asked
    #tree#dfs
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
  • Serialize and deserialize a binary tree.
    MidHard◆ Commonly asked
    #tree#dfs
    PracticeLeetCode↗GeeksforGeeks↗
02

Round 02 · 2 questions

Machine Coding

Build a working component or service under time pressure.

  • Implement an idempotent "charge" endpoint.
    MidHard◆ Commonly asked
    #idempotency#payments
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • Parse and evaluate a simple expression/DSL.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #parsing
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
03

Round 03 · 1 question

Low-Level Design

Object-oriented / low-level design of a focused module.

  • Design an ATM / cash dispenser.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #oop#state-machine
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
04

Round 04 · 3 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

  • Explain connection pooling and why it matters.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #databases
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • Compare rate-limiting algorithms and their trade-offs.
    MidMedium◆ Commonly asked
    #rate-limit
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
  • How do you design a schema for a multi-currency ledger?
    MidHard◆ Commonly asked
    #databases#money
    PracticeGeeksforGeeks↗Search↗
05

Round 05 · 2 questions

Behavioral / HR

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

  • When did you have to make a decision with incomplete data?
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
    #judgment#star
  • Describe something you shipped that you were not proud of.
    Mid◆ Commonly asked
    #tradeoffs#star

Practice each round across every company

  • DSA / Coding
  • Machine Coding
  • Low-Level Design
  • 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.