Process
This was for a new grad position.
HR set up a 45-minute technical phone screening. It ended up being three technical questions, all algorithmic – a bit ambitious for the amount of time given.
I wasn't in the best mental state, so I did stumble on the first one. To make things worse, the interviewer was very unresponsive and sort of just "waited" until I gave up. It was probably his first time interviewing.
I already knew at that point I was not continuing to the next round. Quota definitely sets a high bar for their hiring.
Questions
Find the number of ways we can sum the items in the set to get our target value. Order matters.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Quora Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Quora's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Quora's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Quora Work Experiences
1.0
Not as good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
August 17, 2017
Pros: Quora makes good clothing and gear for employees and top writers.
Cons: Quora does not have a good external reputation. It used to be that Quora was impressive on a resume. Not anymore, I discovered when I interviewed for engineering jobs in the spring.
People are not excited to come to work, and they are leaving at a bad rate.
2.0
Smart Team, Terrible Management
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
January 21, 2021
Pros: Smart coworkers, intelligent folks, but attrition is out of control.
Cons: Everything: poor product sense, poor micromanagement of daily tasks.
5.0
Really enjoy working here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
July 28, 2016
Pros: The people at Quora are extremely talented and smart, but what's really great is that people really care about their work. I've never worked at a place before where so many people love the product and what they do.
The company also has a very open culture. I've been amazed at how open the leadership is about sharing attrition rates, burn rate, how much money we have in the bank, how much money we make, board meeting details, future plans, etc.
Benefits are also very good. Food is served at reasonable times (breakfast till 10:30 AM, lunch at 12:30 PM, and dinner at 6 PM), and a healthy work/life balance is encouraged. Feel fine stepping out for an hour or two to do an errand or get lunch with someone (some of this probably varies by team).
Cons: No 401K matching, and I think the compensation is probably lower than Google/FB if you don't value the stock highly.
- 1.0Not as goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesAugust 17, 2017Pros: Quora makes good clothing and gear for employees and top writers.Cons: Quora does not have a good external reputation. It used to be that Quora was impressive on a resume. Not anymore, I discovered when I interviewed for engineering jobs in the spring. People are not excited to come to work, and they are leaving at a bad rate.
- 2.0Smart Team, Terrible ManagementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJanuary 21, 2021Pros: Smart coworkers, intelligent folks, but attrition is out of control.Cons: Everything: poor product sense, poor micromanagement of daily tasks.
- 5.0Really enjoy working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJuly 28, 2016Pros: The people at Quora are extremely talented and smart, but what's really great is that people really care about their work. I've never worked at a place before where so many people love the product and what they do. The company also has a very open culture. I've been amazed at how open the leadership is about sharing attrition rates, burn rate, how much money we have in the bank, how much money we make, board meeting details, future plans, etc. Benefits are also very good. Food is served at reasonable times (breakfast till 10:30 AM, lunch at 12:30 PM, and dinner at 6 PM), and a healthy work/life balance is encouraged. Feel fine stepping out for an hour or two to do an errand or get lunch with someone (some of this probably varies by team).Cons: No 401K matching, and I think the compensation is probably lower than Google/FB if you don't value the stock highly.
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