Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Orange, California
Process
Recruiter Call -> Phone Interview -> Onsite
Phone Interview:
Loved it. Enjoyed the real-life game problem! Though it was me driving the meeting, working with the engineer (interviewer) felt like regular work.
On-Site:
TL&DR: It's your typical SWE loop. Expect 2-3 DSA interviews (ranging from 2-3 LeetCode Medium questions) and 1 System Design interview (ExcaliDraw).
To be honest, the entire experience felt like navigating a minefield (defense... fun). One misstep, whether in code or conversation, could set off a cascade of harsh criticisms. Acknowledging defeat and admitting limited experience in the sector did little to halt the relentless barrage of reproach. Basically, you will feel your failure, so I guess know your stuff?
Overall, I didn't perform and couldn't adapt to the engineers. Sucks, the company is developing really cool products.
Advice: Do LC150 but know your stuff. DSA, timers, OS, back-of-the-envelope math, underwater basket weaving, etc. Expect a good grilling on-site. There's no help; it's all on you. Doable with a militaristic mindset (I guess). Questions aren't hard.
Questions
LC150. Crud System Design.
Stars Behavioral Questions.
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