Software Engineer (Rotational Program) Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
Process
1.) Recruiter called to verify resume info
2.) Technical phone screening (simple questions)
3.) Fly out interview that lasted about 3 hours, included an actual build session. Spoke to a manager, a software engineer, the VP of product, and the chief people officer
Questions
(Phone screening Q) What is the difference between an array and a list?
(Phone screening Q) What is a key?
(In person Q) Build me a linked list in the language of your choice that can accept a new value and auto sort by ascending.
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Success Rate
Rapid7's interview process for their Software Engineer (Rotational Program) roles in Boston, Massachusetts is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
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