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Software Engineer 2 at Alphasense

Difficulty
Process took
1-2 Weeks
Rounds
4
Format
Remote
Applied via
Email

How it went

Practice real-world system designs, not just textbook ones

What they would tell you

Practice real-world system designs, not just textbook ones

How to prepare

I was selected overall, the process tested both my technical depth and cultural fit

Their background

Just wanted to share my Alphasense SE-2 interview experience

Round by round

  1. 1

    OA60 min

    Online test had two scenario-based DSA questions (medium to hard) plus few MCQs

  2. 2

    DSA Round60 min

    This round revolved around arrays and linked lists. Beyond problem-solving, we discussed Java concepts, Kubernetes, Kafka, and caching.

  3. 3

    System Design Round60 min

    A practical HLD exercise, designing a Tinder-like application covering matching logic, chats, and real-time notifications We talked about Redis, Docker, GraphQL, and how to ensure scalability and fault tolerance

  4. 4

    Hiring Manager Round60 min

    The final round was mostly behavioral and cultural, questions on my personality, motivations, and reasons for switching roles, there was little technical discussion

What came up

MediumRemote3 4 years

A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.

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