Process
Two phone interviews.
First round contains a simple C programming question and a TCP question.
Second round asks about system and network stuff. Be very familiar with TCP. Also, pay attention to SYN attack prevention, as you may be asked about it.
No algorithmic questions were asked. The online assessment only contained simple programming problems.
Questions
How do you prevent a SYN attack?
What is the default window size of TCP?
Describe the memory layout of a process.
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- 4.0Great Tech, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 4, 2024Pros: Good work culture, and you get to work with the latest technologies.Cons: Less Base Pay than Other Companies
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