Interview Process (5 Rounds):
Managerial Round – Discussion about project details.
Technical Screening – Basic technical evaluation.
Coding Round 1 – LeetCode Hard problem.
Coding Round 2 – Another LeetCode Hard problem.
System Design Round.
From the very first round, the manager clearly mentions that the role is support-focused, yet the interview process is structured like it's for a top-tier algorithmic engineering position. Candidates are expected to solve LeetCode Hard problems, which have little to no relevance to the actual job responsibilities.
The entire process feels misaligned with the role and unrealistic in expectations. If you don’t regularly grind LeetCode, you will struggle in the coding rounds, regardless of your actual job expertise.
Honestly, this interview is a waste of time and effort. Instead of evaluating real-world problem-solving skills, it seems designed to filter candidates out rather than assess their fit for the role. Better to invest your time and energy in companies where the interview process is actually relevant to the job.
Would not recommend going through this process unless you're specifically looking for a LeetCode-heavy interview with no alignment to the actual role. Save your time for better opportunities.