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Hotstar Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Hotstar Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 18 questions · ~145 min
Zip Function in JavaScriptMedium
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Assesses ability to write correct array-manipulation code.

javascriptHotstar
Forest DFS/BFS and LCAHard
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Tests graph traversal reasoning and tree LCA problem-solving.

dfsbfsHotstar
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System Design17 questions · ~137 min
Unique Hotstar-Focused System DesignHard
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Evaluates adaptability and structured system design under ambiguous, product-specific constraints.

Problem SolvingHotstar
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Security & Infrastructure3 questions · ~24 min
Security Hardening Existing InfrastructureHard
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Assesses security engineering approach under constraints and ability to prioritize risk reduction.

InfrastructureHotstar
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Execution3 questions · ~24 min
Reduce Page Load and App Startup TimeMedium
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Tests performance optimization skills across web and mobile startup paths.

performanceoptimizationHotstar
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Behavioral & Leadership5 questions · ~40 min
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More topics4 questions · ~32 min
Debt Transaction MinimizationMedium
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Evaluates SQL/data manipulation reasoning for transaction minimization and correctness.

transactionsHotstar
Manual vs Automation BasicsMedium
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Assesses baseline understanding of manual and automation testing concepts.

manual testingAutomationHotstar
Flink Fault Tolerance and StateMedium
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Evaluates understanding of Flink state, checkpoints, and failure recovery.

fault toleranceHotstar
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
7-Day Rolling Active UsersMedium
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Compute daily active users and a 7-day rolling average using a CTE, distinct counts, and window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRunning TotalsMetaSpotifyMeta IT
Calculate 30-Day User RetentionHard
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Use CTEs, joins, and date filtering to calculate 30-day retention by signup cohort from login and feature usage data.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsAggregationsCurefitIndeedTikTok
Compare Monthly User Retention CohortsMedium
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Calculate month-1 retention for January vs February signup cohorts using joins, date filtering, and aggregation.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsAggregationsTrideumZulilyeBay
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