Aptitude Round: Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability to filter candidates.
3 Technical Rounds:
DSA Fundamentals: Arrays, strings, recursion, time/space complexity
Coding Round: Live problem-solving (LeetCode medium-hard), debugging
System Design/Advanced: Architecture patterns, database design, APIs, scalability
HR Round: Behavioral questions, team fit, salary negotiation, notice period, background verification.
Focus shifts from ML/stats to core CS fundamentals, clean code practices, and software engineering principles. Expect questions on OOP, design patterns, and production system challenges.