The staff is very qualified, mainly kind and friendly, but many geeky people too.
The company strives to keep their employees wanting to come to the office, so the staff is pampered to a great extent. The office looks homely and has many benefits, including:
The gym is constantly inhabited. Several ping-pong and billiards tables are available. There is even a music room.
The tasks at hand are mostly interesting and involve brainwork.
Also, the feel of working in the most popular search engine in Russia is something many value.
The salaries are low. There is no increase of salaries due to the dollar (or euro) exchange rates. If you want an increase, you have to do something really extraordinary, and sometimes it's not possible at all within a given position.
Well, can't we just respect people and pay them for what they do?
1. Interview with recruiter. I was asked basic questions about my job expectations and three easy technical questions, which was unexpected. Later, I was told this was intentional and meant to be a surprise. 2. Three algorithmic interviews, practica
The application process had two parts: a Skype interview with a technical specialist and an on-site interview with different team members. Questions covered algorithms, O-notation, and some C++ specific topics. The second stage took about 5 hours,
Phone Screen: If your application meets the initial criteria, you may be invited for a phone screen. This is a brief conversation with a recruiter or hiring manager to assess your qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. Technical Interview
1. Interview with recruiter. I was asked basic questions about my job expectations and three easy technical questions, which was unexpected. Later, I was told this was intentional and meant to be a surprise. 2. Three algorithmic interviews, practica
The application process had two parts: a Skype interview with a technical specialist and an on-site interview with different team members. Questions covered algorithms, O-notation, and some C++ specific topics. The second stage took about 5 hours,
Phone Screen: If your application meets the initial criteria, you may be invited for a phone screen. This is a brief conversation with a recruiter or hiring manager to assess your qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. Technical Interview