Karat Software Engineer interview with live DS&A and platform feedback

Karat·Software Engineer·Reported Jun 2026
Technical ScreenMedium

After I received the initial email with the process details, I was invited to a technical interview. It felt straightforward. I joined a live video call and worked through a live data structures and algorithms test. Once the time was up, I received feedback on my performance. Overall, it was a good, well-run experience. I also liked that the setup felt modern and smooth, so I could focus on the work instead of fighting the tooling.

The interview followed a familiar rhythm. I started with quick introductions and background, then moved into coding. The topics leaned toward LeetCode-style DS&A questions, and the interviewers stayed calm and friendly. At times, they even helped me keep my nerves down. During the coding section, I had to solve problems within the allotted window, think about complexity, and explain my approach as I went.

The structure and pacing stood out to me. Some sessions started quickly and went straight into the questions, while others left time for introductions before the coding block. The platform also emphasized clarity, with an in-browser editor and usable error messages, so I wasn't constantly troubleshooting. I didn't end up with an offer, but I left feeling the interview was fair and that I understood what was being evaluated.

Location: Nairobi. Overall feedback: Positive. Offer status: No offer.

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Interview at a glance

Company
Karat
Role
Software Engineer
Rounds
Technical Screen
Difficulty
Medium
Date
Reported Jun 2026

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