I applied online. I interviewed at Abhi (Gurgaon, Haryana) in May 2025
Interview
The interview process consisted of three rounds. The first round was an introductory discussion with the HR team over a phone call, followed by two technical interview rounds focused on evaluating technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and relevant skills for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How you can apply AI to Drivers Data ( Case based)
The SDE 1 (Software Development Engineer I) interview process is designed to evaluate your fundamental computer science knowledge, problem-solving speed, and cultural fit. While it varies slightly between Big Tech (MAANG) and startups, the core structure remains remarkably consistent across the industry in 2026.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Java Fundamentals: You were asked about Garbage Collection, String immutability, and the core differences between the JDK, JRE, and JVM.
Coding Challenges: In your practice and recent interactions, you've tackled "Sliding Window Maximum" and "Move Zeroes" on LeetCode.
Spring Boot & Architecture: For your iCIMS and TriNet preparation, the focus was heavily on the Spring Bean Lifecycle, REST API Idempotency, and AWS integration.