Process
I had a recruiter call, followed by a 45-minute call with the hiring manager which covered basic behavioral questions to assess culture fit.
After that, there was a virtual onsite scheduled which consisted of four rounds, targeting values alignment, system design, iOS-specific programming, and finally collaboration with product designers.
Overall, I thought it was a well-designed interview process; however, one of the senior engineers had a very unprofessional demeanor (had their feet on a chair) during one of the rounds, and it came off as disrespectful to me.
Questions
Was asked to walk through an app feature actively being developed in Calm - how would you design the classes for the feature? And talk through how you would implement each UI screen for the feature, given the designs.
How did you deal with a difficult colleague?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Calm iOS Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Calm's interview process for their iOS Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Calm's iOS Engineer interview process in United States.
Calm Work Experiences
- 5.0A Fresh Sense of PurposeSenior iOS Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2019Pros: - We help people breathe, sleep, grow, and tackle the enormity of life. - I'm an end user. Meditation, mindfulness, and Calm Masterclasses have changed my life for the better. - Sometimes when I'm feeling down and don't want to talk to people, going into work at Calm HQ revitalizes my spirit. - Everyone invests their full self into their roles. - Management doesn't ego trip on their positions. - Great ideas come from all over the company. - Coworkers are quick to laugh and stay cool under pressure. - Blameless engineering culture. - Empowered to be autonomous and make decisions that affect the experience of millions of people. - Ownership over architecture and implementation of new features. - Theories are tested. - Mental health is valued. - Music is bumping. - I feel an emotional connection to our users. - I feel valued here. - Our story is powerful and our trajectory is incredible.Cons: Engineering capacity feels strained, and too many exciting projects are waiting in the queue.
- 2.0Pays Minimum WageWeb Developer • Current EmployeeMiddlesbrough, undefined, United KingdomNovember 3, 2023Pros: It's a job for life.Cons: No advancement in 8 years.
- 5.0Truly, a great place to workEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 24, 2021Pros: Calm does a very good job of enacting its mission of "Making the world happier and healthier." This is reflected internally by implementing multiple mental health days off per year, monthly Zoom-free workdays, an open time-off policy (that is encouraged), and even a mental health week off for the whole company. Working toward something that brings a bit of good into the world and has a positive effect on people is also a huge motivator.Cons: Calm is growing quickly (but responsibly). It can be hard for new, remote employees to feel connected to the company as a whole. This problem is not unique to Calm.
