Process
There were 4 rounds in total.
The first was a coding round with 2 questions. Both were easy-medium level and LeetCode questions.
This was followed by 2 PS/DS interview rounds, each with 2 questions.
After that, there was an HR round.
Questions
Find the next greatest element in an array.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Flipkart Application Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Flipkart's interview process for their Application Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Flipkart's Application Engineer interview process in India.
Flipkart Work Experiences
1.0
Manager and pay
Application Engineer • Current Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
November 12, 2025
Pros: Good infrastructure, good "days in office" policy.
Three days work from office policy.
Cons: Managers here don't like application engineers. They are not treated equally, and pay is also very low.
4.0
Sde Work, Ae Pay
Application Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 3, 2025
Pros: Even though you join as an Application Engineer, your work will be related to SDE.
Cons: Pay is less because they hire you as an AE and then make you work as an SDE.
4.0
Good Balance, Slow Sde Path
Application Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 18, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
This role is not equivalent to SDE but depends on how the team decides to utilize you. The tech stack is great, and the learning scope is good.
Cons: Less salary.
Very difficult to become an SDE from this role; it might take 3-4 years. Hence, not recommended to wait for the promotion.
- 1.0Manager and payApplication Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 12, 2025Pros: Good infrastructure, good "days in office" policy. Three days work from office policy.Cons: Managers here don't like application engineers. They are not treated equally, and pay is also very low.
- 4.0Sde Work, Ae PayApplication Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 3, 2025Pros: Even though you join as an Application Engineer, your work will be related to SDE.Cons: Pay is less because they hire you as an AE and then make you work as an SDE.
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow Sde PathApplication Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 18, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good. This role is not equivalent to SDE but depends on how the team decides to utilize you. The tech stack is great, and the learning scope is good.Cons: Less salary. Very difficult to become an SDE from this role; it might take 3-4 years. Hence, not recommended to wait for the promotion.
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