BrowserStack Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Design a data structure that can take a number with infinite digits and support operation like addition
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Design a data structure for infinite digit numbers supporting addition operations efficiently.
• Use an array of strings to store each digit, e.g., ['1', '2', '3'] for 123.

• Implement addition by aligning digits from the least significant to the most significant.

• Handle carry-over by iterating through the digits and adjusting as needed.

• Support operations like addition of two infinite numbers, e.g., '999' + '1' = '1000'.

• Consi...read more
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Q2. Explain in-depth of the projects you did
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Q1. Design a system that reads content of a file and show it in a webpage as the file gets update the webpage should also get updated in realtime
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Design a system to display real-time updates of a file's content on a webpage.
• Use a server-side programming language like Node.js to read the file content.

• Implement a WebSocket connection between the server and the webpage for real-time updates.

• Whenever the file is updated, send the updated content to the webpage using the WebSocket connection.

• Update the webpage dynamically using JavaScript to display the new content.
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Q1. Engineering Manager round - Explain the projects you did in detail
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Q1. Director round - Explain the projects in details
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Led multiple software projects focusing on scalable web applications and cloud integration, enhancing user experience and performance.
• Developed a microservices architecture for an e-commerce platform, improving scalability and reducing downtime.

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker, which decreased deployment time by 40%.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design a mobile application that increas...read more
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Q1. Explain projects in high level
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I have worked on various projects involving software development and implementation.
• Developed a web application for a retail company to manage inventory and sales.

• Implemented a mobile app for a healthcare organization to track patient data and appointments.

• Created a data analysis tool for a financial institution to analyze market trends and make investment decisions.
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Q2. Explain your strong points
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I excel in problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability, which drive my success in software engineering projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills: I developed an algorithm that reduced processing time by 30% in a data-intensive application.

• Effective collaboration: I led a team of developers in a project that improved communication and reduced bugs by 25%.

• Adaptability: I quickly learned a new technology stack to meet p...read more
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Q3. Explain your entire background
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Q1. Explain what happens when we click on a URL
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When we click on a URL, the browser sends a request to the server, which responds with the requested webpage.
• Clicking on a URL triggers the browser to send an HTTP request to the server.

• The server receives the request and processes it.

• The server then sends back a response containing the requested webpage.

• The browser receives the response and renders the webpage for the user to view.
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Q2. When a number is represented in LinkedList, how do we add 2 numbers
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To add two numbers represented as linked lists, iterate through both lists simultaneously, adding corresponding digits and carrying over the carry value.
• Create a new linked list to store the result.

• Initialize a carry variable to 0.

• Iterate through both linked lists simultaneously, adding the corresponding digits and the carry value.

• If the sum of the digits is greater than 9, update the carry value and store the remainde...read more
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Q1. Machine coding round
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Q2. Chat app using sockets
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A chat app using sockets allows real-time communication between users.
• Use a socket library or framework to handle the communication.

• Implement a server that listens for incoming connections and manages the chat rooms.

• Establish a socket connection between the server and clients for sending and receiving messages.

• Handle message encryption and decryption for secure communication.

• Implement features like user authentication,...read more
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Q1. Code the tail -f logger
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Implement a tail -f logger in code
• Use a file pointer to open the log file

• Read the file line by line and print new lines as they are added

• Use a loop to continuously check for new lines in the file
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