SDE 1 at Airbus

How it went

Their background

Round by round

1. 1

   Technical Round 160 min

   This was the hands-on coding round

   • Easy: Linked List manipulation
   • Medium: Two-pointer problem
   • Hard: Sliding window problem I had to write the code live, explaining my approach. After the coding part, the interviewer asked advanced Java questions, testing my understanding of OOP, collections, and memory management. Additionally, I had to write two SQL queries.
2. 2

   Technical Round 260 min

   There were some Low-Level Design (LLD) questions focusing on SOLID principles, modular design, and class responsibilities. After this question on my projects, and I was asked about the parts I handled Later, the round became more conversational Sample questions included:

   • Why Airbus specifically?
   • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
   • Are you interviewing elsewhere, and how do you prioritize opportunities?
   • Tell me about a time you worked in a team and your specific contribution This round tested both technical thinking and soft skills
3. 3

   HR Round60 min

   Typical HR questions, such as “Why Airbus?” and general culture fit questions The tricky part was salary discussion, which required preparation on expected compensation, market standards, and negotiation points

What came up