1. Online Application
I submitted my resume and cover letter through [company's careers page / LinkedIn / referral].
2. HR Phone Screen (30 min)
The recruiter asked about my background, resume, and why I’m interested in the company. They also briefly explained the role and the next steps in the interview process.
3. Technical Assessment (90 min)
I received a HackerRank test with 2 coding problems involving algorithms and data structures. It was timed and had test cases to pass.
4. Virtual Technical Interviews (2 rounds, 1 hour each)
First round: Live coding session with an engineer. Solved a medium-level algorithm problem (binary tree traversal).
Second round: System design interview. I was asked to design a scalable URL shortening service.
5. Behavioral Interview (45 min)
Interview with the hiring manager. Questions focused on teamwork, dealing with conflicts, and my previous project experiences.
6. Final Round (Optional, 30 min)
Brief conversation with the Engineering Director about the company culture and long-term vision.