Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) logo

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Qa Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
83.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Clearwater Analytics (CWAN).

Showing 3 of 6
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) logo
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)

Quality Assurance Analyst

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Technical Coding Case Behavioral

So, first I had this two hour phone interview thingy where I had to do some math, SQL, and finance questions. It was on CodingHire. About two weeks later, I got moved to a new stage. This time it was a Cisco WebEx interview, with two separate one-hour panels. In those, I had to solve logic puzzles and do some tricky stuff in Excel, like using vlookup on spreadsheets. The last interview was set up the same as the one before it. They gave me a program about grading and asked me to find bugs and other problems with it. After that, there was more SQL querying and some coding using Blockly.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • How would you identify the heavier ball out of eight using a weighing scale?
  • Can you explain the distinction between a stock and a bond?
  • If you want to lend money such that the total amount repaid after one year (principal plus interest) is $1000, how much should you lend initially? How would this change for a two-year or three-year loan?
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) logo
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)

QA Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral

So I applied and got 2 interviews. The first interview consisted of analytical questions, and I answered them all correctly with good explanations. Then they invited me for the second interview. In the second interview, they tested my Excel skills (VLookup) and my software testing skills. I have a Master's in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and double majored in Applied Math and Statistics with a minor in Computer Science in my undergrad. After all these interviews, they said they had to proceed with other candidates. I suspect I was rejected because I am an international candidate. If you're an international candidate, do not apply to this company. Their staff is pretty white. They are RACISTS.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you explain how to use VLookup?
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) logo
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)

Quality Analyst

Engineering

Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Coding Case

First, there was an online test with 5 questions that I did by myself. Then, I had a phone call with an HR recruiter where they asked me 3 questions. I also had the chance to ask them questions about the company after. After that, I had a 2-hour video interview with two different groups. They wanted to see how I think and solve problems. They asked some basic excel questions. Then, I had another 2-hour video interview with two more teams. This time, they asked harder brain teaser questions and some beginner to intermediate SQL questions. I didn't get an offer for QA, but they did offer me a position in Client Services for the same pay, which I took.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is your motivation for wanting to work at Clearwater?

Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) Qa Engineer Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) interview reports.

Can you explain the distinction between a stock and a bond?

Read reports

How would you identify the heavier ball out of eight using a weighing scale?

Read reports

If you want to lend money such that the total amount repaid after one year (principal plus interest) is $1000, how much should you lend initially? How would this change for a two-year or three-year loan?

Read reports

Imagine you have 100 M&Ms, 50 red and 50 green, divided between two bowls. If someone blindly picks an M&M from one of the bowls, what's the best way to distribute the M&Ms to make picking a green one least likely?

Read reports

You have two eggs and a 100-story building. What's the strategy to find the highest floor from which you can drop an egg without it breaking, using the minimum number of drops and ensuring neither egg breaks before you find the answer?

Read report

How would you test a financial scenario with marginal interest to its break points?

Read report

If you were employed by a vending machine company, what would be your approach to testing a vending machine?

Read report

Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Clearwater Analytics (CWAN) interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 33.3%
Coding 27.8%
Behavioral 27.8%
Case 11.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 50%
Difficult 33.3%

Candidate experience

Negative 16.7%
Positive 83.3%