Bectran Interview Questions
& Process

I applied online for a Software Engineer role at Bectran in March 2025, and the whole thing took about 2-3 weeks. The job was mainly Java-focused, but said ML and data science knowledge would be a plus. First up was a phone screen about my background, what I'm looking for, and pay. Then came a Java coding test I had to finish in 12 hours; it was pretty standard easy-to-medium stuff if you've practiced. After that, it got a bit weird. The next round involved a hard LeetCode problem in Python plus 30 multiple-choice questions on ML, Python, data science, and math, with really similar options which wasn't clear from the job description that mostly talked about Java. If I passed that, I had a technical interview with Sajal, who seemed to need someone for his team. It was supposed to be 30 minutes and wasn't great. He asked the usual 'tell me about yourself' and 'Java experience' questions. He mentioned Java and SQL were the only requirements, which was odd given the job ad mentioned Hibernate, Spring MVC, jQuery, microservices, Python, and ML/data science. I had to screen share and solve a medium LeetCode problem about pages and user visits, writing pseudocode first, then the actual code in Java. He then asked how I'd do it without data structures, probably checking space optimization. At the end, he said since it's a small company, we're expected to learn new tech on our own without asking much, even with the low pay. The process was quick, but the interview vibe felt really dependent on the interviewer. Honestly, if you're Desi, I'd probably avoid this place. Sajal was yawning and the interview was in a loud, open area. Hayden, though, was super professional and helpful during the initial screening. Given all this, the negative Glassdoor reviews made sense. The whole experience felt unprofessional, especially Sajal's interview.

The interview process was quick. It started with a virtual screening, then an in-person interview with the HR Coordinator and HR Assistant Manager. I noticed a lack of diversity there. The questions were all behavioral and fairly easy. They didn't explain what the company does or talk about company culture. They emphasized needing someone to drive to job fairs, likely to help the recruiter.

The interview process involved 3 rounds. It began with an HR call, followed by a 30-minute meeting with their Lead Specialist. The final stage was a panel interview with 3 senior team members, lasting 45-60 minutes. I must say, the final interview experience was extremely disrespectful. The panel seemed uninterested, showed up 10 minutes late, and cut the interview short without explanation. It felt like they didn't value my time or preparation, which makes me question their company culture and how they treat potential hires.

So for the software engineer role, there are typically five stages. First, we have a screening call where HR will chat with you about your background and if you're interested in the role. Then, there's a technical phone screen, where we'll give you some coding challenges to see how you do. After that, you'll get a coding assignment to see if you can solve problems on your own. The final stage is the onsite interviews, which will have multiple people from the team interviewing you to check out your technical skills, if you'd fit in with the team culture, and your communication skills.