Epic Interview Questions
& Process

I applied through Glassdoor, which had a really accurate description of the whole interview process. First, I did an online assessment. Then, I had a role introduction session where the current person in the job described their role. After that, there was a superday online, which included a 10-minute presentation on any topic of my choice, a case study with peers, and behavioral questions. Overall, it was a pretty smooth and enjoyable experience.

This was easily the most time-consuming job interview I've ever been through. First, they made us attend a mandatory Zoom call with other candidates to talk about the job, but they didn't share key info like pay or benefits. When I asked about flexibility, they insultingly compared job seekers asking for it to 'burger flippers'. Then came a series of 4 really weird quizzes. The questions had absolutely no connection to the role itself. I don't understand why I was asked development-related questions for a non-development position or why I had to solve math problems irrelevant to the actual job duties.

The interview started with a 3-4 hour skills assessment. It had two parts with timed math and logic questions. The third part involved learning M (MUMPS), which wasn't too hard if you've had some programming classes; the toughest part was the leet code section. If you did well, you'd move to a ~3 hour final superday interview. The first two rounds were informational, so just be ready with questions. The third round was a case study with a list of daily tasks; you had to explain how you'd prioritize them and then answer 'what if' questions designed to challenge you. Having a prioritization framework and sticking to it is key, even when new things pop up. The fourth round was with HR, very conversational, focusing on 'Why Epic' and your choice of major/school.

After applying online, I received an email the same night for a skills assessment. This assessment took about 2.5 hours and included a 2-minute speed math section, followed by three longer sections (30 min - 1 hour each) that covered math problem-solving, questions about a made-up coding language, and 5 LeetCode-style programming questions. I also completed a personality assessment. Later that week, I had a 30-minute phone call interview with a Software Developer at Epic, which ended up being only about 15 minutes long. This call was mostly for me to ask questions about the role, but I was also asked to be ready to discuss my experience and suitability for Epic. About three weeks later, I had the Final Interview. This involved a 30-minute session giving more info about Epic, followed by a 45-minute session specifically about the Software Developer position. Then came a 45-minute system design case-study where I had to answer questions about designing specific healthcare software, including discussions on data structures and algorithms. To finish, there was a 15-minute HR interview. Lastly, I did a 45-minute pair-programming exercise, which was a LeetCode medium problem. After two weeks of waiting, I followed up via email, and the very next day, they sent a background check request. The day after that, I received the offer.