Senior UI Engineer Interview Experience - Los Gatos, California
Process
The process began with an initial phone interview with a Netflix recruiter, which went very well. Following that, I was scheduled for a one-on-one video technical interview.
The interviewer was approximately 10 minutes late and then had to fumble to get everything set up on his end.
He disabled his camera before the video technical interview, so I could not see him but he could see me. I found this very strange, and it gave the feeling of being watched through a two-way mirror.
The live coding was broken down into two parts:
- Replicating a layout
- A functional problem
The entire process felt very rushed. The wording for the problems was confusing and could have been improved. Furthermore, the interview's ending time was not adjusted to accommodate his tardiness and preparation.
After the interview, I was very disappointed with the process. I expected a company like Netflix to provide a more prepared interview experience.
Questions
Replicate a layout and some functionality (JS, CSS, HTML).
Then, solve a functional coding problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Netflix Senior UI Engineer role in Los Gatos, California.
Success Rate
Netflix's interview process for their Senior UI Engineer roles in Los Gatos, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Netflix's Senior UI Engineer interview process in Los Gatos, California.
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