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Got the offer

SDE Intern at BNY

Difficulty
Process took
0-1 Weeks
Rounds
4
Format
On site
Applied via
Company Website

How it went

  • Interview is in your hands to drive it forward, so show them that you can get things done,.
  • Show that you are strong in first principles thinking.
  • Try even if you can't solve a problem. Saying no without trying is a big red flag.
  • Be confident in what you know. Do not lie in your resume - That will permanently put an impression on you.

What they would tell you

  • Interview is in your hands to drive it forward, so show them that you can get things done,.
  • Show that you are strong in first principles thinking.
  • Try even if you can't solve a problem. Saying no without trying is a big red flag.
  • Be confident in what you know. Do not lie in your resume - That will permanently put an impression on you.

How to prepare

  • Very strong fundamentals in Core concepts such as OOPs, DBMS, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture, Compiler Design.
  • Prior knowledge in Java and Springboot will be preferred.
  • Good knowledge in development - Frontend/Backend/Fullstack (Preferred)
  • Good knowledge in Fundamentals, Mathematical Intuition behind ML, DL, LLMs are very good to have.
  • Basics of LLD can give a better edge.

Their background

  • I am a final year student at SRM University, pursuing B.Tech Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
  • I specialize in Full Stack AI Development, Backend (Node.js, Express.js, Typescript, Spring boot), Frontend - (React.js, Angular.js) AI/ML - (ML, DL, LLMs, Agents) proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python.
  • I have done various internships at Samsung R&D Institute, Sony, ISRO, zocket.ai etc.

Round by round

  1. 1

    Online Assessment120 min

    • 4 DSA questions to be solved in 120 minutes, through Hackerrank platform.
    • Questions were from Arrays, Strings, DP, Graphs
  2. 2

    Technical Round 160 min

    • Thorough Scanning of projects, Internships from resume. Technical questions based on tech stack used to build projects, and internships.
    • 1 DSA question of medium difficulty - Question was a mix of stacks and LinkedLists.
    • Discussion on core concepts such as OOPs, DBMS, and basic LLD.
    • Discussion on using Generative AI in Fintech Applications
  3. 3

    Technical Round 260 min

    • In-depth questions on core concepts - OOPs (Inheritance, Polymorphism), Computer Architecture, DBMS.
    • Questions on LLD, JVMs, JREs.
    • Questions on Intuition behind Machine learning and Deep Learning Algorithms, pen-paper explanation of desiging a software architecture.
  4. 4

    HR Round20 min

    • Scenario based questions were asked to assess adaptability, Team work, inclusion, critical thinking, and presence of mind.
    • Math Riddle/Puzzle that analyze the thought process of the interviewee.

What came up

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