Process
I was asked an easy-to-medium LeetCode level problem, but it was modified. The interviewer asked a bunch of follow-up questions. Some of these questions were unclear, leaving me unsure of what the interviewer was asking for. While the original question itself wasn't difficult, making mistakes on the follow-up questions could lead to failure.
Some of the follow-up questions were reasonable. However, others were too vague to understand what the interviewer was looking for, and it felt like a shot in the dark to try and figure out their intent.
Questions
A generic LeetCode-style question presented in a pair programming format, but the requirements evolved. Answering what the interviewer expects can be difficult because the requirements are not very clear.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 53 interview experiences for the MongoDB Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
MongoDB's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for MongoDB's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
MongoDB Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to work, awesome culture, but lacks good leadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJuly 21, 2021Pros: Awesome culture. Super approachable colleagues. No micromanagement.Cons: Lacks good leadership. The process of filling a vacancy is very slow, especially in leadership roles. It is very crucial for a team's success, and MongoDB seriously lacks in that aspect.
- 1.0Culture depends on your managerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 26, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance, generally chill coworkers.Cons: I've worked many years at this company, and I can say that it once had a good culture. I'm not sure when it went downhill, but I've definitely seen a lot of my friends leave within the last year because of bad managers or uninteresting work. Managers used to be really good. Behavioral interviews were an emphasis, and I can't say that's the case anymore. It can be hit or miss, and if you're unlucky with a bad one, then your experience can be terrible.
- 5.0Strong culture and technical opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 9, 2022Pros: There are lots of fun technical growth opportunities in both new and existing products. The culture is very informal, in a good way. Managers are willing to give a lot of responsibility regardless of your level, and people are generally willing to collaborate and help out whenever necessary. The company adapted well to the pandemic, and the culture of hybrid/remote work is solid.Cons: The company has grown rapidly over the last few years, which has come with lots of process additions and changes.
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