Round-1: Coding Round
Round-1 was an online assessment round, primarily consisting of two coding questions of easy to medium level difficulty. Both the questions were based on fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) problems. The very first question involved array operations that focused on testing candidate’s understanding in array manipulation techniques. The second question focused on string manipulation, this question had a quite challenging logic to arrive onto the correct solution.
I managed to pass all the test cases of both the questions. As a result, I was shortlisted for the subsequent Interview rounds. Out of all the participants, only 24 students in total were selected for the further interview rounds and I was one of them.
Sample Practice Problems:
Mastercard Interview Experience for SDE Intern (On-Campus)
Mastercard conducted an on-campus recruitment drive that specifically focused at hiring talented Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interns. This drive was specially focused for students who are in their pre-final year of their college, offering them an opportunity to secure Internship in their organization and gain valuable industry experience before their graduation.
Their recruitment process generally involve 3-4 rounds:
- Coding Round: This round mainly tested the candidate’s problem solving and programming skills through a number of coding questions.
- Technical Interview 1: In this round candidates were assessed based on their technical knowledge and core fundamentals.
- Technical Interview 2: This round focused on testing candidates technical as well practical knowledge.
- HR Round: This final round evaluated candidate’s intrapersonal skills, cultural fit for the organization and overall suitability for the internship position.
The detailing of each round would be discussed further in the following sections.