1. Application Screening The recruiting team reviews your resume.

Strong emphasis is placed on relevant skills, experience, and project work (especially in tech, data, or media-related domains).

🔹 2. Recruiter Call (Initial HR Round) A recruiter will contact you to:

• Discuss your background and experience.
• Understand your interest in Yahoo.
• Verify your availability, location preferences, and salary expectations.
• Provide an overview of the interview process.

🔹 3. Technical Screening (Phone/Online) Usually conducted by an engineer.

This may include:

• Coding questions (on platforms like HackerRank, CoderPad, etc.).
• Data structures and algorithms (DSA).
• Problem-solving and debugging.
• Questions relevant to the role (e.g., system design for backend roles, SQL and analytics for data roles, etc.).

🔹 4. Virtual/Onsite Technical Rounds (2–4 rounds depending on the role) These rounds are role-specific but often include:

🛠️ Coding Round Focus on DSA, logic building, and time/space optimization.

Languages: Typically your preferred one (C++, Java, Python, etc.).

🧠 System Design / Architecture Round For mid to senior-level roles.

You may be asked to design scalable systems (e.g., design a URL shortener, messaging service, etc.).

🧮 Data/SQL Round For data-focused roles.

Expect complex SQL queries, data modeling, and some analytics case studies.

💬 Behavioral / Managerial Round To evaluate cultural fit, communication skills, and how you handle challenges or conflict.

Typical questions: “Tell me about a time you failed,” “Why Yahoo?” etc.

🔹 5. Final HR Round Offer discussion, compensation breakdown, and policy clarification.

This may also include background checks and verification.

Can you walk me through a challenging technical problem you've solved and how you approached it?