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SDE-2 Frontend Rippling Interview Experience

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    Satish Shriwas

The interview process consisted of five rounds:

  1. HR Round
  2. Javascript Round
  3. Hiring Manager Round
  4. DSA Round
  5. System Design

1. HR Discussion (30 Minutes)

This round was a typical HR conversation where I discussed:

  • My relevant experience in the field
  • The tech stacks I have worked with
  • Reasons for wanting to switch companies
  • My current compensation and expected salary
  • General HR questions to understand my motivations and expectations

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2. JavaScript Round

This round focused on JavaScript problem-solving skills. There were two questions:

  • Question 1: Sum Memoization I was asked to implement a function that efficiently calculates the sum of numbers using memoization. The goal was to optimize repeated calculations by storing previously computed results.

You can read more about the solution here.

  • Question 2: Task Runner with Concurrency This problem involved creating a task runner that handles tasks concurrently, ensuring that no more than a specified number of tasks run at the same time. It’s a common problem that tests both JavaScript skills and the ability to manage asynchronous tasks.

For a detailed solution, check out my blog post here.

3. Hiring Manager Round

This round was unique, as it focused on my past projects. The hiring manager asked in-depth questions about:

  • My most challenging projects
  • How I performed proof of concepts (POCs)
  • The entire lifecycle of a project, from the PRD (Product Requirements Document) to the ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram)
  • My experience with Scrum and agile methodologies

4. DSA Round

The Data Structures and Algorithms round featured two questions:

  • Question 1: Subarray Sum A common problem that requires finding the sum of subarrays, testing your ability to implement efficient solutions.
  • Question 2: Pub-Sub Design Pattern in JavaScript I was asked to implement the Publish-Subscribe design pattern in JavaScript. This is a crucial concept in event-driven programming and often appears in interviews. You can find more about this topic in my blog post here.

5. System Design Round

This final round focused on system design. The interviewer asked me to design a Masonry Layout, often seen in image-heavy sites like Unsplash or Pinterest. This round tested my ability to create scalable and responsive designs, while considering performance optimizations.

These were the rounds I faced during my Rippling SDE-2 Frontend interview. Each round was unique and tested different aspects of my skills and experience. If you’re preparing for a similar role, make sure to brush up on both your technical and project management knowledge.

If you have any further questions or would like to connect, feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn 💼. I’m always happy to help! 😊

For mentorship, mock interviews, interview preparation, or resume reviews, you can connect with me on Topmate 🎯

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