Interview Experience : Oracle SDE | IC2
📌 Job Role: Software Development Engineer
🔢 Number of Rounds: 6
📜 Offer Status: Rejected
📍 Location: Bangalore
👤 Candidate Name : Not disclosing due to signed NDAInterview Process
The Oracle interview process typically consists of multiple rounds, including technical and behavioral assessments.
1.. Online Assessment (OA)
2. Technical Interviews (1-3 Rounds)
Oracle typically has a 6-round interview process for technical roles, especially for software engineers, developers, and cloud engineers.
Round 1: Online Assessment (OA) / Coding Test
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Platform: Hackerrank / Codility / Oracle’s internal platform.
Topics: DSA (Data Structures & Algorithms), Problem Solving, SQL, OOPs
Number of Questions: 2-3 (medium-hard level).
Aptitude & Logical Reasoning: Puzzles, probability, basic mathematics.
After clearing the screening round, candidates proceed to technical interviews followed by an HR interview.
Round 2 : Technical Interview - Round 1
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Focus: DSA, Problem-solving, Coding Skills
Common Questions:
Implement sorting algorithms
Solve problems using arrays, strings, linked lists, trees, graphs
Time & Space complexity analysis
Languages Preferred: Java, Python, C++, SQL
Mode: Virtual/Telephonic
Round 3 : Technical Interview - Round 2
Duration: 30 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Focus: System Design (for experienced candidates), DBMS, OOPs
Common Questions:
Design an e-commerce system, a URL shortener, or a cache system
Explain normalization and indexing in databases
SQL queries and optimization
Multithreading & concurrency (for experienced candidates)
Round 4 : Technical Interview - Round 3
Duration: 30 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Focus: Problem-solving, Real-world scenarios, Past project discussions
Common Questions:
Advanced DP (Dynamic Programming), Graph, Trie-based problems
Discuss past projects, tech stack, and decision-making
Cloud technologies (AWS, OCI, Kubernetes) if relevant to the role.
Round 5 : Managerial Round (Behavioral + Tech discussion)
Duration: 30 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Focus: Soft skills, Communication, Leadership, Oracle’s work culture fit
Common Questions:
Why Oracle?
Tell me about a challenge in your project and how you handled it.
How do you handle tight deadlines and work pressure?
Scenario-based questions (working in a team, handling conflicts)
Round 6 : HR Round (Final Discussion & Salary Negotiation)
Duration: 30 minutes
Complexity: Medium
Focus: Compensation, Benefits, HR policies, Cultural Fit
Common Questions:
Expected salary and negotiation
Notice period discussion
Career aspirations and growth at Oracle
Final Thoughts :
Oracle values technical excellence, problem-solving skills, and a good cultural fit. If you practice well and showcase confidence, you’ll have a strong chance of success.