High Voltage Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at High Voltage.
High Voltage
3D Artist
Executive Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical
The interviewer seemed unprepared and not knowledgeable for this high-level role. They initially mistook me for someone else. After introductions, they finally looked at my portfolio and asked questions that indicated a lack of subject matter expertise. Despite my initial enthusiasm, the interviewer seemed disinterested throughout, making for an unprofessional and almost disrespectful experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you even know what a bake is?
High Voltage
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I emailed the hiring manager a few times with my resume and portfolio. About two weeks later, I heard back and got scheduled for a phone screening. The call was super short, maybe 10 minutes, and since I was local, they invited me in for an in-person interview. I went in late October and had a few rounds of pretty easy questions. One of the managers was a bit condescending about my resume, but otherwise, the interviewers seemed impressed with my basic CS and engineering skills. I passed and sent a thank you note, then just waited. It took over two months before I followed up with an email, and then suddenly they wanted to discuss hiring, with the goal of me starting about three weeks later.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain how to reverse a linked list?
- Describe how you would code a jet pack controller for a video game.
High Voltage
Designer Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The role was advertised on their website and the HR department was very quick to respond. I received a link with instructions for a design test, where I had to create a game design. After completing my design, I attended the scheduled review session. Many candidates were there, and they were being interviewed by different people simultaneously in various locations. I was asked to present a walk-through of my game design and answer questions about different parts of it. The interview primarily focused on queries about my game design decisions.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- The candidate was asked to explain the reasoning behind prioritizing art over gameplay.
- Explain the rationale for concentrating on the artistic elements rather than the core gameplay mechanics.
- What was the justification for emphasizing the visual aesthetics over the interactive elements of the game?
High Voltage
Game Designer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied in October because some friends who work there suggested it. I had a phone interview with the systems design lead. They told me I made it to the second round after a good interview and I'd hear back in a few weeks. But the second round never happened. Instead, HR strung me along for six months, always saying I'd get an update in 'a few weeks.' I eventually tried to reach out to the systems lead through my friend, only to find out he left the company soon after my interview. A week after that, I got an automated rejection email.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you design a new character skill for a recently played game?
High Voltage Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from High Voltage interview reports.
“Create a game where players draw 5 cards from this deck and compare the sum of their hand values. Identify and return the player with the highest hand value. J, Q, and K are worth 10.”
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Read reports →“What was the justification for emphasizing the visual aesthetics over the interactive elements of the game?”
Read report →“Can you explain how to reverse a linked list?”
Read report →“Can you identify the likely cause of the bug in the provided code snippet?”
Read report →“Explain the rationale for concentrating on the artistic elements rather than the core gameplay mechanics.”
Read report →“Do you even know what a bake is?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 23 High Voltage interview reports.