Improbable Software Engineer Interview Questions
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and how the experience turned out.
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Software Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical System Design Presentation
So it was Msquared. Everyone was really nice and fun to talk to, so definitely give it a shot. I unfortunately failed the last round, but maybe I'll have a chance in the future. It's been a while, but there was definitely a behavioral interview, some technical interviews, and an interview with the CEO. The behavioral and chat with CEO felt like a casual conversation, they tell you about them, you tell them about you. It was one of the best experiences I had.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- A take-home assignment was given, followed by a technical interview focused on explaining your process and design decisions.
- A simple systems design interview was also included.
Improbable
Software Engineer
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
This was a really weird interview process. It started with a call from a talent partner. Then, I had a call with a designer who talked about their projects and clients. They then asked me 4 questions about React and TypeScript, and I assume this is how they assess technical skills. Honestly, I'd suggest rethinking the hiring process because it was one of the oddest I've encountered.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you explain the meaning of 'unknown' in TypeScript?
- What does the 'any' type signify in TypeScript?
Improbable
Software Engineer
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding System Design
The interview process had many steps but moved really fast. Everyone I talked to was super nice, professional, and helpful. The HR team kept me updated with regular calls. First, I had an initial chat with HR about my past experience and what the company does. Then, a screening interview with the hiring manager to go deeper into my previous projects technically. After that, a quick tech screening with a small React assignment. Following that, a 2-hour technical interview where I had to design a more complex React app. Finally, an interview with the CEO about the company and why I wanted to join.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had a disagreement with a teammate, and how you navigated that situation to reach a resolution?
Improbable Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Improbable interview reports.
“How would you find the maximum number of trees a camera in a forest can see, only rotating it?”
Read reports →“What's an algorithm to determine the maximum number of trees visible from a camera's perspective in a forest, given only rotational movement?”
Read reports →“Can you design an algorithm to find the minimum edit distance between two words using a provided dictionary for all intermediate words?”
Read reports →“Implement a lisp machine with more specs that there is time to complete.”
Read reports →“Could you implement a LRU cache system and provide its O(n) analysis?”
Read report →“Could you find the maximum weight that can be lifted given an array of weights and a capacity?”
Read report →“How do you feel when you achieve victory or face defeat in a game?”
Read report →“Can you write a simulation for cars at a traffic light junction?”
Read report →“Could you process two text files containing boat data (like top speed, dimensions, ship type) to identify and list the 5 fastest ships of one type and the 10 slowest ships of another type, using string manipulation and list operations to find the max/min values?”
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