I applied online. I interviewed at Illumina (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2016
Interview
Phone interview. The engineer manager asked 10+ questions. She was so cold. No laugh, no other general talks. She seems not liking me to think a few seconds to answer. Also, she was not carefully listening whether my answer is correct or not. When I have answered the question regarding the mode/median/average, she then asked me back "Did you say mode?" OMG
Before the interview date, everything was arranged on a call and email for a day and time. On the day itself, after registering at the security counter, was brought into a meeting room where the interview was held, before the interviewers came in after a while.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
An actual issue faced on the job was presented as a question for problem solving
If they want to interview itll move quick. Really clean cut interview, doesnt seem like your personality or character matters much. The interviewer was stern and made everything feel like a rush. Perhaps they already had a decision
Phone screen with HR into video interview with actual engineer. Would have been on site next interview. Job description did not match requirements they actually wanted, job was on site hire immediately.
