KKeyValue·Software Engineer

KeyValue Software Engineer interview experience

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CochinPosted Jul 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

From the start, I knew the company liked structured interviews that covered both fundamentals and broader evaluation.

My sequence included an initial aptitude or DSA-focused screen, then technical rounds that tested leetcode-style thinking, and then HR. I remember having technical interviews where I had to provide written solutions and explain my approach step-by-step, and system design showing up as a later component.

For me, one of the most memorable parts was that the bar felt uneven depending on who was interviewing and how the questions landed. In the end, even after I made it far enough to have HR in the mix, I still wasn’t hired. There was also a lingering feeling that selection could vary by

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