Software Architect Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
The interview process began with a HackerRank test, which included two programs and had a duration of 75 minutes. Following this, I was called for F2F discussions, and I completed three F2F rounds.
The interview process was very smooth, and all panel members were very nice.
Questions
Two coding questions from HackerRank:
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Design URL shortening.
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Given an M*N matrix, find the number of paths from position (1,1) to position (m,n).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Groupon Software Architect role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Groupon's interview process for their Software Architect roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Groupon's Software Architect interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Groupon Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Architect • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 27, 2019Pros: 1. Great culture. 2. Good challenges for engineers. 3. Lots of opportunities to learn, experiment, and acquire new skills. 4. Ownership is encouraged, so much so that junior engineers too can own complex systems based on their ability to deliver. 5. Engineers get a lot of freedom in taking technical decisions. 6. Senior folks are available to give advice when needed. 7. Good recognition. All in all, a great place to work.Cons: 1. Time to market for crucial business features is high. 2. Product Management is not very creative. 3. Tech content (open source contributions/seminars/conferences) is not up to the mark.
- 2.0Good Benefits, Toxic ManagementSenior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 20, 2025Pros: Good benefits, filling up the min words.Cons: Hire and Fire culture, Toxic management
- 2.0Leadership is messing upSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 6, 2025Pros: Tax benefits Good engineers and peer cultureCons: Leadership Upper Management Lower management are unable to help.
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