Zeta Interview Experience as a SDET Intern

My interview at Zeta Tech stands out as one of the best experiences I’ve had to date. After facing multiple rejections, I finally seized an opportunity with a top company. My advice to anyone in a similar situation is to keep working hard—your day will come!

Interview Process Overview

The interview process consisted of three technical rounds, culminating in a final round that included questions about personal interests.

First Round

The focus of this round was on my projects and resume. I discussed the designs I had created and addressed two DSA problems:

• Finding the three largest elements in an array.
• A space-efficient DSA question.

Additionally, I was questioned about Git commands and asked to explain my project work in detail.

System Design and DSA Round

In this round, we explored system design and DSA concepts. The interviewer selected a project from my resume and asked me to suggest and implement new features, evaluating my problem-solving approach. Topics covered included:

• My interests
• Several DBMS concepts
• A dynamic programming question, specifically the "buy and sell stocks" problem, which I successfully solved.

Final Round with the VP

The final round was conducted with the VP and proved to be both challenging and exciting. He began by sharing insights about Zeta, the team, and the department I would be joining. I was tasked with designing a doctor’s calendar scheduling system. Through interactive discussion and guidance, I completed the task. The interview lasted about two hours, and it was a rewarding experience. At the end, I was thrilled to receive an offer for the position of SDET Intern.