Walmart Interview Experience for SDE 2024 (Off-Campus)
The quest for the coveted Software Development Engineer (SDE) position at Walmart unfolded through a series of meticulously designed challenges and dialogues:
Initial Screening
- MCQ Marathon: A rapid-fire round of 25 questions on Data Structures and Computer Science fundamentals, each demanding a solution within a minute.
- Coding Crucible: A pair of coding puzzles awaited unraveling within a 90-minute window, with the aggregate score from this and the MCQs determining the shortlist for interviews.
Technical Evaluations
- Technical Round 1: Spanning 45-50 minutes, this segment commenced with introductions before diving into four DSA problems, requiring code solutions on an IDE. The tasks ranged from array manipulation and binary array analysis to string comparisons and linked list operations, with an SQL query and JavaScript coding thrown into the mix.
- Technical Round 2: Matching the duration of its predecessor, this round was bifurcated between solving a DSA problem and discussing core concepts and projects, covering string transformations, Java fundamentals, polymorphism, and the nuances of frontend and backend technologies.
Conclusive Engagement with the Hiring Manager
A 45-minute session with the Hiring Manager revolved around personal introductions, project explorations, extracurricular activities, hypothetical scenarios, and a discussion on technological preferences and learning approaches, culminating in the pivotal question of why Walmart was the chosen destination.
Outcome
- Triumphant Conclusion: The interview saga concluded with the gratifying news of an offer to join Walmart’s Chennai team as an SDE.