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Soliton Round 1

The document outlines the author's experience during a multi-round interview process, highlighting the importance of foundational knowledge in subjects like physics and math, effective time management during coding challenges, and the significance of personality fit in HR interviews. Key takeaways include revising core subjects, being thorough with one's resume, and researching the company beforehand. Overall, the author emphasizes the learning opportunities presented by the interview, regardless of the outcome.

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Soliton Round 1

The document outlines the author's experience during a multi-round interview process, highlighting the importance of foundational knowledge in subjects like physics and math, effective time management during coding challenges, and the significance of personality fit in HR interviews. Key takeaways include revising core subjects, being thorough with one's resume, and researching the company beforehand. Overall, the author emphasizes the learning opportunities presented by the interview, regardless of the outcome.

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Round 1: Pen-Paper Test — Back to Basics!

This was nothing like the usual aptitude or coding tests.


Instead, they tested my 11th, 12th, and 1st-year
engineering physics and math knowledge. Along with
that, there were a few OS-based programming
questions.

What I Learned:
 Fundamental subjects still matter!

 Brushing up on physics, math, and OS


concepts can be a game-changer.

Round 2: Coding Challenge — No Going Back!


The coding round had a strict format: you had to
complete one question before moving to the next,
and once submitted, you couldn’t go back. The three
questions were:

1. Array Modification — Removing and adding


characters based on conditions.

2. Subset Sum Variation — Find the maximum


number of elements in an array that sum up to a
given target.

3. (Unknown) — I didn’t reach this question, but it


was likely a harder problem.
What I Learned:
 Time management is crucial — if you get stuck,
move on!

 Understanding problem constraints before


coding saves time.

Round 3: The Chill HR Round


This was the most relaxed round. They asked about:

 My family background

 Why I wanted to join Soliton

 My dreams and career aspirations

It felt more like a conversation rather than an


interrogation.

What I Learned:
 Be honest and confident — HR rounds are about
personality fit.

 Researching the company beforehand really helps


with answering convincingly.

Round 4: The Technical Interview — Digging Deeper


This was a mix of resume-
based and conceptual questions. They asked me about:
 My internships and projects

 DSA concepts like binary representation and


linked structures

 Soliton’s company culture and work process

 Unsolved questions from the pen-paper test (I


had to solve them on the spot!)

What I Learned:
 Be thorough with your resume — they will
question every detail.

 If you don’t know an answer, think out loud —


they assess problem-solving, not just correctness.

 Knowing about the company’s values, culture,


and projects gives an edge.

Final Thoughts: A Valuable Learning Experience


Even if I don’t get selected, this interview taught me a
lot — from brushing up on forgotten subjects to handling
pressure in a coding round. Every interview is a learning
opportunity, and this one gave me clarity on where to
improve.

Key Takeaways:
✔️Revise math, physics, and core CS subjects
✔️Manage time efficiently in coding rounds
✔️Be clear about your resume and projects
✔️Research the company to align your answers
✔️Stay calm and confident, even if you don’t know
something

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