I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Glassdoor (San Francisco, CA) in Apr 2019
Interview
The interview process took 2 weeks. I had 1 initial technical phone screen with the Director of Engineering. Received an email from HR the next day for my availability to schedule an onsite interview. Onsite interview consisted of 7 interview rounds and were very well designed to cover all sections of SDLC eg frameworks, algorithms, system design, database, product etc. The interviewers were very knowledgeable, polite and easy to talk to and also in providing clarification to my questions and hints if required during our brain storming sessions. At the end of each interview session I was given a chance to ask questions which helped me understand a lot about the company culture and teams. HR team was very responsive to my emails and requests and helped me a lot throughout the entire process. They took time to walk me through the entire process before the interview and sent me few guidelines for the interview as well which I think was really helpful. I was able to meet in person with Director of Engineering couple of times to ask few additional questions even before I accepted the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I cannot reveal the actual interview questions since I signed the NDA. But I would suggest brushing up on algorithms, frameworks and SQL queries would definitely help.
The interview process at Glassdoor was a positive experience overall. It consisted primarily of a coding interview, which was well-structured and engaging. The interviewer was professional and made the environment comfortable, allowing for clear communication and problem-solving. The questions were focused on assessing core programming skills, algorithmic thinking, and code optimization. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate technical abilities in a supportive setting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One of the key topics discussed during the interview was Kubernetes.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear the interview process felt structured and supportive, and that the coding questions provided a meaningful way to showcase your technical skills. We strive to create an environment where candidates can feel comfortable while demonstrating their strengths, and it’s great to know this came through during your interview. - Cortney Holt, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition
Had a phone screen with HR, followed by technical interviews that tested my coding, algorithms, and problem-solving skills. I also faced a system design interview and some behavioral questions. Overall, the process was thorough and gave me a good sense of the team's expectations.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that the interview process gave you a clear understanding of our team's expectations. We appreciate your time to go through each step and wish you all the best.
- Jake Dorochenko, Manager of Talent, Technology
There were several rounds to the entire interview processs. There was a technical round, there was a skills based round. There was a final round which seemed quite informal. There was a take home coding test.
Thank you for sharing your interview experience with us. It's our goal to provide a thorough and relevant interview process depending on the position & role. We wish you the best of luck on your job search!
- Cortney Holt, Senior Talent Manager
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