1. HackerRank Test

The test consisted of 4 questions to be completed within 90 minutes, and I could take it whenever I liked. The questions did not require advanced concepts (the most complex data structure was an array), but they were fairly difficult. I passed all autotests for questions 1 and 2, most for question 3, and some for question 4.

1. Technical Interview

This was a 60-minute online interview with an experienced software engineer. The question required me to implement a map. I was able to use Google. The engineer was not particularly helpful with answering my clarifying questions, but he offered suggestions as I was coding. I later received feedback that they were impressed with how well I incorporated the feedback. I solved the problem and wrote 2 basic tests successfully, though barely in time.

1. Management and Values Interview

The recruiter set up a call with me about a week after the test to advance me to the next stage: a 45-minute online interview with an engineering manager. This was a pretty standard interview – a "tell me about a time when..." style. I prepared a bunch of STAR responses for each of their values, and had a mix of work, university, and society-based responses.

1. Offer

About two weeks later, I received an unexpected phone call offering me a position. The first 5-10 minutes were feedback, both positive and negative (a bit frustrating; I just wanted to know if I was getting an offer!). The recruiter was very friendly, and I was able to ask questions about the role. They were upfront about the WFH policy, pay, and benefits.

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