Uber | Software Engineer | Interview Experience
Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified
Interview Process
The phone screen involved a coding challenge where I was asked to solve the “Robot Grid Distance Challenge”. I was given a brief overview of the problem, which required calculating the distance a robot would need to travel to reach a destination on a grid. The interviewer asked me to explain my thought process and plan the algorithm before coding.
I outlined a breadth-first search (BFS) approach to explore the grid and discussed potential edge cases, such as obstacles and grid boundaries, and how they would affect the robot’s movement. The interviewer guided me during the coding process to ensure I was on the right path. After completing the coding task, I wrote unit tests to validate my solution. The interview concluded with behavioral questions about my previous experience and my approach to handling challenges in a team.
Technical Questions
- Robot Grid Distance Challenge (BFS, Graph)
Tips & Insights
Overall, the experience was positive. I felt I provided sufficient insight into my problem-solving capabilities and coding skills.