AmbitionBox

AmbitionBox

Search

Interview Questions

  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Interview Questions
  • About Company
  • Benefits
  • Jobs
  • Office Photos
  • Community
  • Home
  • Companies
  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Jobs
  • Interviews
  • Salary Calculator
  • Awards 2024
  • Campus Placements
  • Practice Test
  • Compare Companies
+ Contribute
messages 0
notification
notification
Login
  • Home
  • Communities
  • Companies
    • Companies

      Discover best places to work

    • Compare Companies

      Compare & find best workplace

    • Add Office Photos

      Bring your workplace to life

    • Add Company Benefits

      Highlight your company's perks

  • Reviews
    • Company reviews

      Read reviews for 6L+ companies

    • Write a review

      Rate your former or current company

  • Salaries
    • Browse salaries

      Discover salaries for 6L+ companies

    • Salary calculator

      Calculate your take home salary

    • Are you paid fairly?

      Check your market value

    • Share your salary

      Help other jobseekers

    • Gratuity calculator

      Check your gratuity amount

    • HRA calculator

      Check how much of your HRA is tax-free

    • Salary hike calculator

      Check your salary hike

  • Interviews
    • Company interviews

      Read interviews for 40K+ companies

    • Share interview questions

      Contribute your interview questions

  • Jobs
  • Awards
    pink star
    VIEW WINNERS
    • ABECA 2025
      VIEW WINNERS

      AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards - 4th Edition

    • ABECA 2024

      AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards - 3rd Edition

    • AmbitionBox Best Places to Work 2022

      2nd Edition

    Participate in ABECA 2026 right icon dark
For Employers
Upload Button Icon Add office photos
logo
Employer? Claim Account for FREE

HackerRank

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare
4.1

based on 41 Reviews

Play video Play video Video summary
  • About
  • Reviews
    41
  • Salaries
    290
  • Interviews
    23
  • Jobs
    11
  • Benefits
    4
  • Photos
    -
  • Posts
    1

Filter interviews by

HackerRank Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 6 Jan 2025
Popular Designations

12 Interview questions

A Front end Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. Describe your approach to developing a Chess UI.
Ans. 

Develop a Chess UI for users to play the game online.

  • Create a chessboard with 64 squares

  • Implement drag-and-drop functionality for moving pieces

  • Display captured pieces on the side of the board

  • Include options for player vs player or player vs computer

  • Add a timer for each player's turn

View all Front end Engineer interview questions
A Backend Developer Intern was asked 8mo ago
Q. What are your projects?
Ans. 

I have worked on several projects, including a RESTful API for a task management app and a web scraper for real-time data collection.

  • Developed a RESTful API using Node.js and Express for a task management application, enabling users to create, update, and delete tasks.

  • Implemented user authentication with JWT to secure API endpoints and manage user sessions.

  • Created a web scraper using Python and Beautiful Soup to c...

View all Backend Developer Intern interview questions
A Backend Developer Intern was asked 8mo ago
Q. Why do you want to join HackerRank?
Ans. 

I want to join HackerRank to enhance my skills, contribute to innovative projects, and be part of a dynamic tech community.

  • HackerRank's focus on coding challenges aligns with my passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

  • The opportunity to work with experienced developers will help me grow and refine my backend development skills.

  • I admire HackerRank's commitment to improving the hiring process through tec...

View all Backend Developer Intern interview questions
A Senior Backend Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Design a database for a movie ticket booking system like BookMyShow.
Ans. 

Design a database schema for a movie ticket booking system similar to BookMyShow.

  • Create tables for movies, theaters, users, bookings, and seats

  • Use foreign keys to establish relationships between tables

  • Include columns for movie details, show timings, seat availability, user information, and booking details

  • Implement indexes for faster retrieval of data

  • Consider implementing a caching mechanism for frequently accessed...

View all Senior Backend Engineer interview questions
A Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How do you create specific components?
Ans. 

Creating specific components for software development

  • Identify the requirements for the component

  • Design the component architecture

  • Implement the component using appropriate programming languages and tools

  • Test the component for functionality and performance

  • Integrate the component into the larger software system

View all Software Developer interview questions
A Senior Product Manager was asked
Q. Some users complain of poor audio/video connection during online meetings. How would you solve this?
Ans. 

To address poor audio/video connections, we need to identify root causes and implement targeted solutions for users.

  • Conduct a survey to gather specific feedback from users about their connection issues.

  • Analyze network performance data to identify common patterns or bottlenecks.

  • Provide users with guidelines for optimal connection settings, such as recommended bandwidth and device specifications.

  • Implement a troubles...

View all Senior Product Manager interview questions
Be interview-ready. Browse the most asked HR questions.
View all HR interview questions
illustration image
A Senior Product Manager was asked
Q. Case study: How would you improve efficiency (higher orders delivered per hour) for Zomato delivery partners?
Ans. 

Implement route optimization, provide real-time traffic updates, incentivize faster deliveries, and streamline order assignment process.

  • Implement route optimization software to suggest the most efficient delivery routes.

  • Provide real-time traffic updates to delivery partners to help them avoid congested areas.

  • Incentivize faster deliveries by offering bonuses or rewards for exceeding delivery targets.

  • Streamline the ...

View all Senior Product Manager interview questions
Are these interview questions helpful?
A Senior Product Manager was asked
Q. HackerRank is facing call drop issues during interviews conducted via the platform. What could be the solution for this?
Ans. 

To address call drop issues on Hackerrank, we can enhance network stability, improve user experience, and provide technical support.

  • Implement a robust network monitoring system to identify and resolve connectivity issues in real-time.

  • Provide users with guidelines for optimal network settings, such as using wired connections instead of Wi-Fi.

  • Integrate a fallback communication method, like chat or video, to maintain...

View all Senior Product Manager interview questions
A Senior Software Engineer was asked
Q. Design a system similar to BookMyShow.
Ans. 

Design a system similar to BookMyShow for booking tickets for events and movies.

  • User registration and login system

  • Event and movie listing with details and show timings

  • Seat selection and booking process

  • Payment gateway integration

  • Booking history and ticket download option

View all Senior Software Engineer interview questions
A Front end Developer was asked
Q. When should you use functional components versus class components, other than for state management?
Ans. 

Functional components are simpler and easier to test, while class components offer more features and lifecycle methods.

  • Use functional components for simple UI components

  • Use class components for more complex UI components

  • Functional components are easier to read and maintain

  • Class components offer more lifecycle methods and state management options

View all Front end Developer interview questions
1 2

HackerRank Interview Experiences

23 interviews found

Senior Product Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Online Aptitude and communication test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about past work experience
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Some users complain of poor audio/video connection during the online rounds. How would to solve this?
  • Ans. 

    To address poor audio/video connections, we need to identify root causes and implement targeted solutions for users.

    • Conduct a survey to gather specific feedback from users about their connection issues.

    • Analyze network performance data to identify common patterns or bottlenecks.

    • Provide users with guidelines for optimal connection settings, such as recommended bandwidth and device specifications.

    • Implement a troubleshooti...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Case study - How would you improve efficiency (higher orders delivered per hour) for zomato delivery partners?
  • Ans. 

    Implement route optimization, provide real-time traffic updates, incentivize faster deliveries, and streamline order assignment process.

    • Implement route optimization software to suggest the most efficient delivery routes.

    • Provide real-time traffic updates to delivery partners to help them avoid congested areas.

    • Incentivize faster deliveries by offering bonuses or rewards for exceeding delivery targets.

    • Streamline the order...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round with Engineering Manager. How do manage stakeholders? Prioritisation techniques etc
  • Add your answer
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cultural fit round
  • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HackerRank Senior Product Manager interview:
  • Product Design Case interview
Anonymous

Backend Developer Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Dec 2024

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your projects
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Why you want to join hackerrank
  • Ans. 

    I want to join HackerRank to enhance my skills, contribute to innovative projects, and be part of a dynamic tech community.

    • HackerRank's focus on coding challenges aligns with my passion for problem-solving and continuous learning.

    • The opportunity to work with experienced developers will help me grow and refine my backend development skills.

    • I admire HackerRank's commitment to improving the hiring process through technolo...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You never know what went wrong
Anonymous

React Js Frontend Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was a aptitude test with unit test cases where you have to create election poll application in react

Anonymous

Front end Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Develop Chess UI
  • Ans. 

    Develop a Chess UI for users to play the game online.

    • Create a chessboard with 64 squares

    • Implement drag-and-drop functionality for moving pieces

    • Display captured pieces on the side of the board

    • Include options for player vs player or player vs computer

    • Add a timer for each player's turn

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Anonymous

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Aug 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Overall tech discussion about current job
  • Add your answer
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Designing a star rating system

Round 3 - Architechture 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Designing google sheet
  • Ans. 

    Designing a Google Sheet involves organizing data, formatting cells, creating formulas, and sharing with collaborators.

    • Organize data into rows and columns

    • Use formatting options for clarity and visual appeal

    • Utilize formulas for calculations and data manipulation

    • Share the sheet with collaborators for real-time editing

    • Protect sensitive information with permissions

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - All my rounds went really good , but in the end they rejected saying we went with different candidate. All three rounds happen in three consecutive days then how come they went with other candidate??
Don't waste your time interviewing for the company.
or ask the HR point blank that the asked salary is ok before interviewing!!

Skills evaluated in this interview

Anonymous

Internship Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Nov 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There is 2 major Coding Questions using lot of major languages

Anonymous

Senior Backend Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Aug 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design a db for movie ticket booking system/ book my show like
  • Ans. 

    Design a database schema for a movie ticket booking system similar to BookMyShow.

    • Create tables for movies, theaters, users, bookings, and seats

    • Use foreign keys to establish relationships between tables

    • Include columns for movie details, show timings, seat availability, user information, and booking details

    • Implement indexes for faster retrieval of data

    • Consider implementing a caching mechanism for frequently accessed data

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Skills evaluated in this interview

Anonymous

Accounting Specialist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Tell me about yourself. 2) What do you know about company
  • Add your answer
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why hackerrank? What are you looking for in your next role
  • Ans. 

    I am drawn to HackerRank for its innovative approach to tech hiring and commitment to skill-based assessments.

    • I admire HackerRank's focus on creating a fair hiring process that values skills over traditional credentials.

    • The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to a platform that empowers developers excites me.

    • I am looking for a role where I can leverage my analytical skills to help clients op...

  • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
Anonymous

Backend Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Dec 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 simple questions were asked and related time and space complexity was asked.
Use any language

Anonymous

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aniket Singh

posted on 7 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

In first round, interviewer asked 2 coding questions and to write code on the call itslef.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. HLD - High level Design
  • Add your answer
  • Q2. Design a system similar to BookMyShow
  • Add your answer
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. LLD - Low level design
  • Add your answer
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Database schema design
  • Add your answer

Skills evaluated in this interview

Anonymous

Top trending discussions

View All
Interview Hub
1w (edited)
anshitanegi
·
ex -
Planet Spark
When HR’s Chinese English made me drop the interview!
So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
FeedCard Image
Got a question about HackerRank?
Ask anonymously on communities.
More about working at HackerRank
  • HQ - Mountain View, California, United States (USA)
  • Software Product
  • 201-500 Employees (India)
  • IT Services & Consulting

HackerRank Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HackerRank interview?
HackerRank interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HackerRank interview process are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for HackerRank interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at HackerRank. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HackerRank expect are Medical Insurance, Silicon, Coding, VCS and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in HackerRank interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the HackerRank interview -

  1. Some users complain of poor audio/video connection during the online rounds. Ho...read more
  2. Case study - How would you improve efficiency (higher orders delivered per hour...read more
  3. When to use functional components and when to use class components (other than ...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

HackerRank Interviews By Designations

  • HackerRank Senior Product Manager Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Business Executive Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Python Developer Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Accounting Specialist Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Senior Software Developer Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Software Developer Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Product Specialist Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions
  • Show more
  • HackerRank Intern Interview Questions
  • HackerRank Senior Systems Engineer Interview Questions

Interview Questions for Popular Designations

  • Senior Executive Interview Questions
  • Team Lead Interview Questions
  • Analyst Interview Questions
  • Design Engineer Interview Questions
  • Business Analyst Interview Questions
  • Senior Engineer Interview Questions
  • Consultant Interview Questions
  • Data Analyst Interview Questions
  • Show more
  • HR Executive Interview Questions
  • Assistant Manager Interview Questions

Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.8/5

based on 18 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 17%
Moderate 67%
Hard 17%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 30%
2-4 weeks 40%
4-6 weeks 20%
More than 8 weeks 10%
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Infiniti Software Solutions
Infiniti Software Solutions Interview Questions
4.5
 • 73 Interviews
Ginesys
Ginesys Interview Questions
3.8
 • 65 Interviews
ZIGRAM
ZIGRAM Interview Questions
3.5
 • 48 Interviews
Prime Focus Technologies
Prime Focus Technologies Interview Questions
3.2
 • 40 Interviews
Decimal Technologies
Decimal Technologies Interview Questions
3.2
 • 32 Interviews
Fleetx.io
Fleetx.io Interview Questions
3.5
 • 30 Interviews
RGBSI
RGBSI Interview Questions
3.1
 • 27 Interviews
Fingent
Fingent Interview Questions
4.1
 • 25 Interviews
Stellar Information Technology
Stellar Information Technology Interview Questions
3.7
 • 21 Interviews
Aurigo
Aurigo Interview Questions
4.7
 • 20 Interviews
View all

HackerRank Reviews and Ratings

based on 41 reviews

4.1/5

Rating in categories

4.0

Skill development

4.1

Work-life balance

4.6

Salary

3.6

Job security

4.2

Company culture

3.6

Promotions

3.9

Work satisfaction

Explore 41 Reviews and Ratings
Jobs at HackerRank
HackerRank
Senior Software Engineer

Bangalore / Bengaluru

4-9 Yrs

Not Disclosed

HackerRank
Corporate Counsel

Bangalore / Bengaluru

5-10 Yrs

Not Disclosed

HackerRank
Technical Support Specialist

Bangalore / Bengaluru

3-4 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Explore more jobs
HackerRank Salaries in India
Senior Software Engineer
15 salaries
unlock blur

₹36 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Software Development Engineer II
12 salaries
unlock blur

₹22.7 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Senior Product Manager
8 salaries
unlock blur

₹41 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Senior Data Engineer
8 salaries
unlock blur

₹28.6 L/yr - ₹32.3 L/yr

Software Engineer
7 salaries
unlock blur

₹13.6 L/yr - ₹24.6 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare HackerRank with
Aurigo

Aurigo

4.7
Compare
Prime Focus Technologies

Prime Focus Technologies

3.2
Compare
Nowfloats Technologies

Nowfloats Technologies

3.1
Compare
Peel-works

Peel-works

3.6
Compare
Popular Calculators
Are you paid fairly?
Monthly In-hand Salary Calculator
Gratuity Calculator
HRA Calculator
Salary Hike Calculator
  • Home >
  • Interviews >
  • HackerRank Interview Questions
write
Share an Interview
Stay ahead in your career. Get AmbitionBox app
Awards Banner

Trusted by over 1.5 Crore job seekers to find their right fit company

85 Lakh+

Reviews

4 Crore+

Salaries

10 Lakh+

Interviews

1.5 Crore+

Users

Contribute
Search

Interview Questions

  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Interview Questions
  • About Company
  • Benefits
  • Jobs
  • Office Photos
  • Community
Users/Jobseekers
  • Companies
  • Reviews
  • Salaries
  • Jobs
  • Interviews
  • Salary Calculator
  • Practice Test
  • Compare Companies
Employers
  • Create a new company
  • Update company information
  • Respond to reviews
  • Invite employees to review
  • AmbitionBox Offering for Employers
  • AmbitionBox Employers Brochure
AmbitionBox Awards
  • ABECA 2025 winners awaited tag
  • Participate in ABECA 2026
  • Invite employees to rate
AmbitionBox
  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Email Us
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Credits
  • Give Feedback
Terms & Policies
  • Privacy
  • Grievances
  • Terms of Use
  • Summons/Notices
  • Community Guidelines
Get AmbitionBox app

Made with ❤️ in India. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved © 2025 Info Edge (India) Ltd.

Follow Us
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter