Online technical code screening using a custom assignment in CoderPad.io.

Following the screening, a full day of online interviews included:

• Two programming assignments
• A technical deep dive
• A software design session
• A hiring manager interview

The code screening and programming assignments involved Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design and implementation, along with testing. I did not prepare for these beforehand. However, a second programming interview went better after some practice during the first one. The interviewers were nice and helpful during all coding interviews.

The technical deep dive focused on one of my past projects, emphasizing the 'why' and 'how' behind particular decisions and their business impact. I had slides and a story prepared, so it went well.

The software design session involved solving a problem within a small business domain. This included exploring business requirements, defining the user experience from a business process perspective, designing the data model and APIs, and then diving deeper into solving a particular algorithmic problem. I sketched a high-level solution but was asked to write it in pseudocode.

Finally, there was a hiring manager meeting with a newly joined engineering manager. I discussed my career path, the challenges I encountered, and how I approached them. I primarily led this part, with some interruptions from the engineering manager. It became clear that a new engineering team was being established with defined roles and limited opportunities for further career growth. Therefore, it was not a perfect match for both parties. However, instead of acknowledging this, I later received feedback from a manager who had asked few questions, stating I hadn't demonstrated enough impact and execution in technical projects throughout my career.