Mastering Depth First Search: My Challenging Software Engineer Interview at Trexquant

trexquant | Software Engineer | Interview Experience

Interview Date: Not specified
Result: Not specified
Difficulty: Not specified

Interview Process

The interview process consisted of multiple technical rounds focusing on algorithmic problems and data structures. The candidate was asked to solve problems related to sorting, heaps, and graph traversal.

Technical Questions

  • Marble Sorter: Implement a sorting algorithm using a heap.
  • Trading Book Match: Use a min-max heap to match trades in a trading book.
  • Graph Path Print: Implement Depth First Search (DFS) to print paths in a graph.

Tips & Insights

  • Focus on understanding data structures and their applications.
  • Practice solving problems using different algorithms to improve problem-solving skills.