I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at MongoDB (New York, NY) in Oct 2023
Interview
First stage was with a recruiter who asked broad questions about my experience. A few technical questions about DBs and system design.
Second stage was with a hiring manager who focused on soft skills like communication.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you advise a customer who has a retail website in Europe and wants to expand it to Asia. What strategies can be used.
The HR will call you and explain the process. Then they each round will be taken by punjabi and you will only be selected if you come from Punjab. They keep rejecting candidates and their opening are posted everyday on linkedin until they find their relatives from Punjab. It should be named punjab DB.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at MongoDB in Nov 2024
Interview
The interview process was extensive, with more than five interviewers, including my future manager and second line manager. The interviews were well conducted, exploring both the technical as well as the business aspects of the position. They made clear what the job entailed and what the culture of the organization is like.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What to do when you're faced with a diifficult situation causing tension at a client engagement