The interview was smooth. The interviewee just wanted to see how I think and approach problems. They gave me various questions in Python to see how I would solve them.

The interview process included two technical rounds, one managerial round, and one HR round for the Software Engineer-2 role.

Round 1: The interviewer began with basic Python questions, covering data types and the operations that can be performed on them. I had to share my screen to explain my answers. Following this, I was given a problem to solve. I initially provided a rough solution, and then the interviewer tested it with various inputs, asking me to ensure all types of errors were handled.

Round 2: This round involved a question about dictionaries, for which I had to write code. It was a basic question, but initially tricky.

Managerial Round: This was a general conversation with the manager. We discussed various scenarios, such as how I would approach an obstacle when a deadline is near. We also talked about values like integrity, trust, communication, and collaboration with the team.

HR Round: This round focused on negotiation. I stated my salary expectation. The key takeaway was to confidently ask for what you believe you deserve, even if your current salary is significantly lower (more than 70% less) than your expectation. The advice was to ask and explain why you deserve that amount.