Got the offerSoftware Engineer 2 at Alphasense
- Difficulty
- Process took
- 1-2 Weeks
- Rounds
- 4
- Format
- Remote
- Applied via
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
OA60 min
Online test had two scenario-based DSA questions (medium to hard) plus few MCQs
- 2
DSA Round60 min
This round revolved around arrays and linked lists. Beyond problem-solving, we discussed Java concepts, Kubernetes, Kafka, and caching.
- 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
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
A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.