Hipcamp Interview Questions
& Process

Recruiter contacted me about a week after I applied to set up a call. The recruiter seemed new and didn't know much about the role. I was moved to the next step with the hiring manager. The interview went super fast, very high energy, and the hiring manager had only been there a few months. It was very skills-focused, not much discussion about company goals or challenges, which was maybe because they were new too. I got an email asking me to take a survey about my experience that "won't affect my candidacy for future roles." It was a bit odd since I hadn't heard anything about rejection or next steps. The next day, I got a rejection email. It was a strange overall experience.

Since I wasn't living in SF at the time, all interviews were done remotely via video and phone. The whole thing took about 4-5 calls and a lot of emails with the Founder/CEO, plus some 1:1 chats with people from engineering, data, and marketing. No on-site interview for me. They were really good about the remote aspect and my time zone, which was nice. The interviews were maybe average to a bit tough, but they clearly knew what they wanted and asked really smart questions. It felt like I had to be sharp, but it was still respectful and not like an interrogation. They seemed to really value hiring and pushing people to be their best.

I found the job on LinkedIn and applied. A recruiter reached out and we scheduled an initial call with the hiring manager. That call was a great chat about my background, Hipcamp, and the role. We also did a quick thought experiment. They seemed focused on understanding my thinking and how I ask questions, which I liked. Then, I had to do a case study presentation for the hiring manager and an analyst. I presented an analysis I'd done before, covering the problem, my approach, outcomes, and how I managed stakeholders. It was a bit unusual but cool to talk about something I knew well. The next day, I met with an Engineering Manager, the Head of US Operations, and a Product Analyst. The EM conversation got deep into my views on engineering vs. analytics and the roles of different data positions. The Head of US Ops asked about my market evaluation process and using data for it. The Product Analyst session had some SQL questions and more on how I view stakeholders, metrics, and data overall. It was a top-tier interview experience; everyone was enthusiastic and great to talk to. After showing I could do the technical parts, they really focused on my ability to think about key metrics, business value, and new ideas for the company. The hiring manager even offered to connect me with people across the company after extending a verbal offer. After sorting out final details, I was super happy to accept!

I started with a coding challenge and some meetings with a lead engineer. I then met with the head of operations and some other engineers and discussed the role and where I might fit in. It felt like a mutual interview, where we were both trying to see if I'd be a good fit for the company. Culture is a big part of this job. The questions were challenging, and it's not an easy interview, but it was worth the effort.