Data Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I interviewed with Notion in August/September 2023. The process took about 3-4 weeks, and I made it through to the final interview.
You have to sign an NDA to not share the interview material. They have it well documented in their interview guidebook:
- Recruiter Call
- Technical Screening (with two engineers)
- Main Round of four interviews: coding, data modelling/design, cross-functional (behavioural), project deep-dive (behavioural)
- Interview with Head of Data (behavioural)
The recruiter was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the process! All engineers during the interview process were very friendly and asked great questions. It was fun talking to the Head of Data as well.
The only strange part of the process was when I was told that the Head of Data would be my last interview, and yet they scheduled me for an interview with the Head of Finance. I found that strange for a data engineering IC role, especially after six interviews.
It seemed like a stall tactic, as that interview was cancelled the day before, once another candidate accepted their offer. I guess that's the reality of the interview process.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Notion Data Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Notion's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Notion's Data Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Notion Work Experiences
- 5.0A beautiful workplace for a beautiful productData Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAAugust 14, 2024Pros: - Management is thoughtful about working hours and culture - Strong vision for what the product can become - Beautiful offices and engaging workplace activities - Willingness to spend money for fun employee events - Very diverse set of employees, especially for LGBTQCons: - Product direction can feel chaotic at times. - Product is competing in a saturated landscape.
- 5.0An inspiring environment to achieve your best workEngineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAJuly 5, 2023Pros: Stellar product, strong community of engaged users, smart and dedicated coworkers, inspiring leaders and a motivational mission, and generous benefits and perks.Cons: Startup growing pains, and also an opportunity to help shape and improve.
- 5.0great workplace!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 26, 2024Pros: Everyone is really motivated, passionate, and a pleasure to work with. There is a lot of interesting work to do! As someone who is earlier in my career, I'm learning a lot, and I feel challenged in the right ways. The people here are smart and experienced!Cons: No cons for now :)
