Process
Applied on campus from a career fair and got a phone interview shortly afterward.
First, there was a bit of behavioral "stuff," i.e., resume (projects, classes) and why MongoDB.
Then, I was asked about Python basics, such as list comprehensions and threading.
Afterwards, I was asked a simple technical question involving pointers (I think something about squaring each element in an array while maintaining the order).
I wasn't too prepared for the language details, so I messed up a couple of those questions.
Questions
What is the GIL in Python and what does it do?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the MongoDB Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
26%
Pass Rate
MongoDB's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive63%
Neutral21%
Negative16%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for MongoDB's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
MongoDB Work Experiences
5.0
Great internship. Friendly, open environment, real work, exciting growth. Had a great summer
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
August 7, 2013
Pros: 10gen is not too big. As an intern, we had lunch and question sessions with the founders and CEO. They gave us choices for our project and hooked us up with mentors. All of the projects were real work that is important to the company. Everyone is friendly; you can just go up and talk to them. They had intern events like movies, laser tagging, etc., every week.
Cons: Doesn't have the crazy perks like a free cafeteria, haircuts, or buses, etc., that you get at big companies like Facebook or Google.
5.0
Meritocracy, Opportunities, Growing Pains
Senior Solutions Architect • Current Employee
September 21, 2021
Pros: Lots of opportunities.
Highly meritocratic environment.
Transparent management.
Cons: Constant growing pains.
One may get lost in the talent pool they have.
5.0
Great energy and potential
Senior Solutions Architect • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
October 9, 2019
Pros: The technology is great; it just works and it keeps evolving and innovating. Customers love it, which makes my experience as a customer-facing employee indeed more pleasant.
The leadership team is very experienced and committed, and this is driving growth at a fast, steady pace.
Cons: Facing some growth challenges, it needs a little more structure in some areas and to oil some of the processes.
But that's part of the journey, and personally being part of shaping the company's future is one of the reasons I wanted to join.
I can see that plans are in place and being implemented, so I'm confident we'll get there.
- 5.0Great internship. Friendly, open environment, real work, exciting growth. Had a great summerSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 7, 2013Pros: 10gen is not too big. As an intern, we had lunch and question sessions with the founders and CEO. They gave us choices for our project and hooked us up with mentors. All of the projects were real work that is important to the company. Everyone is friendly; you can just go up and talk to them. They had intern events like movies, laser tagging, etc., every week.Cons: Doesn't have the crazy perks like a free cafeteria, haircuts, or buses, etc., that you get at big companies like Facebook or Google.
- 5.0Meritocracy, Opportunities, Growing PainsSenior Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeSeptember 21, 2021Pros: Lots of opportunities. Highly meritocratic environment. Transparent management.Cons: Constant growing pains. One may get lost in the talent pool they have.
- 5.0Great energy and potentialSenior Solutions Architect • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm, SwedenOctober 9, 2019Pros: The technology is great; it just works and it keeps evolving and innovating. Customers love it, which makes my experience as a customer-facing employee indeed more pleasant. The leadership team is very experienced and committed, and this is driving growth at a fast, steady pace.Cons: Facing some growth challenges, it needs a little more structure in some areas and to oil some of the processes. But that's part of the journey, and personally being part of shaping the company's future is one of the reasons I wanted to join. I can see that plans are in place and being implemented, so I'm confident we'll get there.
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