Stage 1: HR Screening & Initial AssessmentWhat it is: A 20–30 minute introductory call with a talent acquisition specialist.The Focus: Verifying your background, clarifying your current role, salary expectations, and ensuring your general communication skills align with Daraz's collaborative culture. For Tech Roles: You will often be sent a HackerRank / Codility online assessment immediately after (or occasionally before) this call to test basic coding proficiency and problem-solving.Stage 2: Technical / Functional Round (The Core Test)This is typically a deep-dive interview with Team Leads or Senior Managers from your respective department.For Tech & Engineering:Live Coding/Algorithms: Expect a strong focus on Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA). System Design & Architecture: For mid-to-senior levels, expect deep discussions on scalability, high-throughput microservices, caching, and handling database heavy-loads (very common for e-commerce traffic surges).For Operations, Marketing & Commercial:Case Studies/Situational Tasks: You will face scenario-based questions. For instance, how to handle a supply chain bottleneck during a mega-campaign (like the 11.11 sale) or how to optimize seller onboarding metrics. Stage 3: Head of Department (HOD) / Director RoundWhat it is: A strategic and behavioral interview with top-level management.The Focus: Looking at high-level execution capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural alignment. They want to see how you deal with ambiguity and fast pivots—traits vital to thriving in a massive, changing e-commerce ecosystem. Stage 4: Final HR & Culture FitWhat it is: The final wrap-up to align on compensation, benefits, notice periods, and a final check against internal company values.