SDE-1(Entry Level) at Docquity Holdings(PBS)
- Difficulty
- Process took
- 1-2 Weeks
- Rounds
- 5
- Format
- On site
- Applied via
- Other
How it went
🔑 Key Takeaways from My Docquity Experience: 1️⃣ Your Panel Shapes Your Journey: Along with your efforts, the mindset and approach of the interview panel play a crucial role in your success. 2️⃣ Problem-Solving & Communication Matter: Strong problem-solving skills combined with clear and effective explanations can set you apart from the competition. 3️⃣ Master the Core: An in-depth understanding of Core CS Fundamentals (like OOPs, OS, Networking, and DBMS) is essential for excelling in technical interviews.
Overall it was a good experience,Each round taught me something valuable, after which determined to do better!🚀.
What they would tell you
🔑 Key Takeaways from My Docquity Experience: 1️⃣ Your Panel Shapes Your Journey: Along with your efforts, the mindset and approach of the interview panel play a crucial role in your success. 2️⃣ Problem-Solving & Communication Matter: Strong problem-solving skills combined with clear and effective explanations can set you apart from the competition. 3️⃣ Master the Core: An in-depth understanding of Core CS Fundamentals (like OOPs, OS, Networking, and DBMS) is essential for excelling in technical interviews.
Overall it was a good experience,Each round taught me something valuable, after which determined to do better!🚀.
How to prepare
Good Grasp on Data Structures and Algorithms(Timely Practice + Contest Participation + Explaination of code) Computer Fundamentals cannot be neglected as recruiters are always looking for people with good knowledge (Take out 2-3 hours daily to prepare and revise + Don't Memorize just understand) Practice Aptitude on Weekends to keep up the practice of Rapid - Fire Questions Project Explaination (Or Internship Experience) should be crisp and to the point.
Their background
Hello! I’m a recent Electronics & Computer Engineering graduate from YMCA Faridabad with a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming, DBMS, and Operating Systems. Proficient in C, C++, and MySQL, I have also developed strong skills in Data Structures & Algorithms .
With over 5 months of industry experience, I’ve worked on real-world projects that strengthened both my technical and problem-solving abilities:
Swaransoft Solutions – Contributed to WordPress development and n8n automation, gaining hands-on experience in low-code tools and dynamic website management.
Cadence Design Systems – Xcelium Team – Completed training focused on C++ development and debugging, working within simulation and verification environments.
I’m currently expanding my knowledge in Full-Stack Development, building scalable web applications and exploring API design and backend systems .
Driven, adaptable, and eager to contribute, I’m looking forward to applying my skills in software development, systems design, and web technologies to build meaningful, high-impact solutions.
Round by round
- 1
Online Assesment - 120 min
📝 Round 1: MCQs on Core CS Fundamentals Task: Solve 15-20 MCQs on core CS topics within 20 minutes. Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
- 2
Online Assessment - 245 min
💻 Round 2: Online Assessment (OA) Task: Solve 2 Medium-level DSA questions in 45 minutes:
- 3
Interview Round - 175 min
🤝 Round 3: Technical Interview 1 This 1 hour 15-minute interview was conducted by a Senior Software Developer. Topics Covered: Introduction and Projects: Walkthrough of my work and contributions. OOPs Concepts: Focus on Inheritance and Ambiguity. OS Fundamentals: Deadlock conditions and Resource Allocation Graph (RAG). SQL Queries: Write a query to find the 2nd largest salary and explore Joins. Design Question: Design a college campus using OOPs concepts. DSA: Deep dive into the Merge Intervals problem (discussing multiple approaches).
- 4
Interview Round - 290 min
Round 4: Technical Interview 2 (Second Hurdle)
Another 1 hour 30-minute grilling session, this time with the Head of the Technical Team. Topics Covered: Networking: Session Layer, Tokenization, OSI Model, and Topologies. OS: Process stack and its role in recursion. DBMS: Indexing, SQL queries, and subqueries. DSA: Min Heap implementation (I stumbled a bit here 😅). Coding: Solve a Linked List problem to create alternate node representations in O(1) space.
- 5
Final Interview Round (Round -5)45 min
💡 Round 5: Technical Interview 3 (Final Battle)
This was a 45-minute session with a Senior Member who had been with the company for 8-9 years. It was a mix of technical and personal discussions. Topics Covered: Projects: Insights into my projects and their purpose. Resume Discussion: In-depth exploration of my skills and hobbies. Logical Thinking: Solved a FizzBuzz problem. Concepts: Brief talk on ASCII values. Future Goals: My vision for the next 5 years.
What came up
A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.