I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Electronic Arts (Shanghai, Shanghai) in May 2014
Interview
Took 1 round of phone interview and then 1 onsite interview.
Interviewed with about 3 people onsite. They asked what did you do in the past and some questions about language and algorithms.
Obviously the person does NOT know the right answer, and after I point out he didn't believe it.
The second person asked more absurd questions, even the question is invalid. After I pointed out, he admited he forgot that question in detail, and then took about 10 minutes to fix the question, and I think no one can solve that stupid algorithm during an interview because he said he didn't as well.
I applied online. I interviewed at Electronic Arts
Interview
The process started with an initial call from HR where we discussed my background, interest in EA, and general fit for the role. After that, I had a technical phone interview that focused on coding challenges, system design, and problem-solving.
Once I passed that stage, I was invited to a virtual interview loop with several team members, including senior developers and a hiring manager. Each session explored different aspects—technical depth, code review, design thinking, and collaboration.
They also assessed how I approach real-world development scenarios and how I communicate in a team setting. The final step was a conversation with the team lead, which centered more on vision, culture, and expectations. Overall, it was a thorough but engaging process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One question that stood out was when they asked how I approach debugging a complex issue in a live environment. They wanted to understand my process, how I prioritize under pressure, and how I communicate with the team during high-stakes situations.
I interviewed at Electronic Arts (Bucharest, Bucuresti)
Interview
Rather fast, took one week from the application to the interview. The hr people were really nice and everything went smooth. During the interview I was asked mainly c++ underlying structure questions.
I applied online. I interviewed at Electronic Arts (Austin, TX)
Interview
Got an HR interview one day after application. Asked me if I can do interview ASAP. Scheduled an H&M interview one day later. After introduction, was asked the question why us. The hiring manager was quite arrogant and not happy with my answer. Kept interrupted me.