Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Spare-it as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Software Development Engineer (SDE) and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Software Development Engineer (SDE) and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Spare-it takes an average of 21 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Development Engineer (SDE) had the quickest hiring process (on average 21 days), whereas Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 21 days).
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Spare-it (Gurgaon, Haryana) in May 2025
Interview
The interview process consisted of four rounds. The first was an online assessment that tested data structures, algorithms, and basic coding skills. The second round was a technical phone screen focused on problem-solving and debugging in real-time. The third round was a system design interview, and the final round was a behavioral interview with the hiring manager. Each round lasted about 45-60 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked: "Design a URL shortening service like bit.ly."