Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Gurgaon, Haryana
Process
The first round of the interview process involved questions on the projects mentioned on my resume. At the end, I was also given a review of my mistakes in both the high-level design and the questions I was asked.
Questions
Kafka partitions and consumer-based questions.
How is indexing done in PostgreSQL?
Why is MongoDB faster than PostgreSQL?
Then asked to explain notification app system design and also create a High-Level Design (HLD) for the same.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Zomato Senior Software Engineer role in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Success Rate
Zomato's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Gurgaon, Haryana is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Zomato's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Zomato Work Experiences
- 4.0It is a decent company.Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaAugust 13, 2025Pros: There is a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunities to learn.Cons: It’s a critical business, so one always needs to be alert and proactive.
- 3.0Lot to learn with a hectic work culture.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaNovember 10, 2024Pros: You learn here at twice the speed of any other organization. It's a fast pace, so you keep on excelling in one job and move to another.Cons: Work-life balance takes a hit. Some toxicity is also there, due to higher management.
- 1.0Great Company, Terrible RatingSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaOctober 13, 2024Pros: Zomato is extremely, extremely good.Cons: Great salary, great work culture, great ambience.
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