Candidates report a Highradius software engineer process built around project deep-dives, basic SQL, and Java or data structures fundamentals. Some also report a coding exercise and slow post-interview communication.
$115K
Avg. Base Comp
$135K
Avg. Total Comp
2-3 rounds
Typical Rounds
Not reported
Process Length
Candidates describe a Highradius software engineer interview that leans on your own projects and core fundamentals more than on elaborate puzzles. One candidate reports an online assessment and two interviews. That candidate was asked about database design in their projects, basic SQL joins, and how they would handle load on their application.
The technical content varies by report. One candidate describes data structures and algorithms questions, language basics, and a live coding exercise. An intern candidate reports coding a linked list problem on the spot and writing some Java code, plus questions on React components and props, cloud services, and basic database concepts in a roughly 30-minute round. Another candidate was asked about Java OOP concepts, Spring, AWS, and SQL, including whether LLMs can be integrated into Spring Boot, and says the interviews focused on projects and DSA. A principal-level candidate reports two virtual rounds on Spring Security, microservices, and processing a large CSV into a database. That candidate found the questions loosely framed.
For preparation, be ready to explain each project's schema, trade-offs, and scaling. Practice SQL joins and query-quality checks, and review Java fundamentals. Rehearse a linked list or similar coding problem out loud. Outcomes differ: some candidates report offers and others do not. One reports a quiet stretch after interviews despite positive verbal feedback, so keep your own record of follow-ups.
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Great experience. It happened for 1hr. The interviewer was patient as I was prepared. You just have to be specific about your projects and OOPs concepts in Java. It was rounds, 1hr each. No surprise questions, just answered confidently. They even asked about Spring and AWS with respect to Java in relation to my projects. It was professional. I was struggling to answer SQL quality testing questions though, at the end. But I did not get selected.
Questions asked: Questions about SQL, Spring, and AIML. One question was 'Can we integrate LLMs in Spring Boot framework using Java?' I answered this. The questions mainly focused on projects and DSA.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
One candidate reports an online assessment before the interviews, and an intern candidate describes a shortlist followed by a role-dependent technical test. This step is not reported by every candidate, so confirm with the recruiter whether your track includes it.
Candidates report technical interviews centered on their projects, with questions on database design, SQL joins, and handling application load. Others describe DSA, language fundamentals, Java OOP, Spring, AWS, or React. Live coding is reported, including a linked list problem and some hands-on Java coding. Duration is reported as roughly 30 minutes to an hour.
A principal-level candidate reports two virtual rounds with little warm-up and informal, vague questions. They covered Spring Security, microservices, and loading a very large CSV into a database. If you apply to a more senior backend role, you may need to ask clarifying questions and discuss memory use and batching.
One candidate reports an HR round after the technical interview and describes it as unprofessional. Another reports a job offer with a salary breakdown and joining date. A third reports no response despite repeated follow-ups. Candidates should expect experiences to differ and keep written records of recruiter contacts.
