I came to know that there is an option to skip the system design round completely and instead have another algorithm round. Is that a good idea? Would that affect my level if I clear the interviews? Reason for skipping: I don't have a background in system design but I have read Grokking system design so it's all textbook knowledge. I am a Senior at Microsoft with current TC: 225k
do they do the reverse as well?
Not sure
Surprising.. doesn't make sense to hire l4 or above without design round. Clarify the level with recruiter . Most likely he didn't read the fine print and will schedule another design round before hc.
That's what I was wondering. I don't want it to backfire.
Without system design round you can't get senior level (L5). Max L4
YOE? Which level are you interviewing for
Wow this is new to me where did you get this info though?
From the recruiter