This round focuses on assessing the candidate’s technical depth, problem-solving ability, and practical engineering skills. The interviewer may ask coding questions, system design problems, debugging scenarios, and in-depth technical questions related to the candidate’s previous work.

The round evaluates how the candidate approaches problems, explains trade-offs, handles edge cases, and applies core engineering concepts. It also helps assess whether the candidate has the technical maturity and clarity of thought expected for the role.

This round is typically conducted by a senior engineer and focuses on understanding the candidate's technical background and professional journey so far. The discussion covers previous projects, key technical contributions, architectural decisions, and problem-solving experiences. The interviewer may also ask a few technical questions to assess the candidate's understanding of core engineering concepts, coding fundamentals, and overall technical proficiency. Additionally, the round evaluates communication skills, depth of experience, and alignment with the engineering team's expectations.