Frontend Interview Experience in PhonePe (UI Engineer II)

Overview

This document outlines the interview experience for a UI Engineer II role at PhonePe. The interview process assessed the candidate's proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and general problem-solving abilities.

Interview Rounds

Round 1: Data Structures & Algorithms

This round focused on evaluating the candidate's understanding and application of fundamental data structures and algorithms.

• Question 1: Merge Intervals - The candidate was tasked with solving a classic merge intervals problem.
• Question 2: Valid JSON String - The interviewer presented the problem of determining whether a given string is a valid JSON. The candidate was not expected to produce a fully working solution within the allotted time. Instead, the focus was on discussing various approaches and collaboratively developing a solution strategy. Due to time constraints, the coding implementation was not fully completed.

Key Takeaways

The PhonePe interview process for a UI Engineer II position emphasizes a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. The ability to discuss approaches to complex problems and collaborate on solutions is highly valued, even if a complete implementation is not achieved during the interview. This suggests that problem-solving skills and communication are critical attributes sought by PhonePe in its engineering candidates.