Process
Short talk with recruiter followed by another talk with hiring manager. Asked me a bunch of worn-out behavioral questions, some of which didn't make any sense.
"Tell me about a time you introduced a bug into production" -- um, never, because we have multiple safeguards to prevent that.
She was surprised by my answer, as if breaking production is a common thing -- first red flag.
Next was a technical with a nice, but definitely more junior developer. Had to provide 20 minutes of context instead of simply testing my understanding of a few basic concepts.
The team's engineering approach, lack of organization, and bad planning were revealed by this process. I wouldn't have taken it if they offered it to me.
Questions
Tell me about a time you introduced a bug into production.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Vimeo Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Vimeo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Vimeo's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Vimeo Work Experiences
- 1.0Sinking ship, bad tech managementSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 14, 2019Pros: Decent office. Plenty of sugary snacks (maybe a con in disguise).Cons: So there's huge fragmentation between internal teams, especially between OTT and the rest of Vimeo. The new OTT engineering management is terribly incompetent. Oh, and Vimeo also doesn't even offer housing assistance, which is kind of funny because all of their competitors do.
- 5.0A great company to work inSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 16, 2023Pros: - Great work-life balance. - The atmosphere is pretty laid-back. - Interesting challenges. - Working with the latest, cutting-edge technologies. - Good people all around.Cons: A lot of reorganization in the company lately leads to some confusion about where the focus is and who should work on what. The stock is down, but that's true for most companies these days.
- 4.0Great place to work, stressed out by layoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 1, 2023Pros: I love working at Vimeo. My colleagues are awesome, and it's a very healthy workplace. Great culture, nice people, and a fun product to work on. Overall, the best tech company I've worked at.Cons: There have been two rounds of layoffs in the past year that have created a lot of stress among employees. I know it's a larger trend in the tech industry right now, but it's disappointing to see it happen at Vimeo when the company is already in a good place financially. It sucks to constantly be wondering when another round is coming and if you might be next.
