Software Engineer SMTS
Word Search in a 2D Grid
Given a 2D grid of characters and a target string, determine whether the string can be constructed from adjacent cells moving in four possible directions (up, down, left, right). Each cell can only be used once in the path.
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Salesforce Software Engineer SMTS Interview Experience
The Salesforce interview process consisted of five rounds, which included coding challenges in Round 1 focused on dynamic programming and grid traversal, followed by more problem-solving questions in Round 2. Rounds 3 and 4 concentrated on system design, covering topics such as a library management system and Google Drive architecture, while the final round with the hiring manager focused on behavioral and managerial aspects. Overall, the difficulty level of the interview experience at Salesforce was moderate to challenging, requiring both technical and interpersonal skills.