Bukalapak Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bukalapak.
Bukalapak
Software Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved several technical interviews. I was asked about data structures, Linux servers, and database queries. Some interviews were with onshore colleagues and others were with offshore colleagues.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your technical background and how you fit into our workplace culture.
Bukalapak
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Coding Technical Technical
HR interview introducing the background of the company, then a pair coding session where I did a medium level leetcode question. After that, there was a 1-hour interview covering database design, data structure algorithm, basic linux commands, and networking. Finally, I talked to the manager.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you design a rate limiter and explain its functionality?
Bukalapak
Software Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Technical
The interview process mostly involved a 3-hour Zoom call with two software engineers. They presented me with problems to solve under time constraints, and we then reviewed my solutions together. The whole hiring process felt pretty organized and moved quickly.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you design a database schema?
- Can you write database queries?
Bukalapak Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bukalapak interview reports.
“Build a command-line chess application.”
Read reports →“Can you design a rate limiter and explain its functionality?”
Read reports →“Could you create a basic console game that follows specific rules?”
Read reports →“Can you design a database schema?”
Read reports →“Can you write database queries?”
Read report →“Were you asked a string manipulation question for the coding exam?”
Read report →“Why do you think you are a good fit for our company?”
Read report →“Tell me about your technical background and how you fit into our workplace culture.”
Read report →“Tell me about a software-related project you've worked on.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Bukalapak interview reports.