MX Backend Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was a bit long, with a phone interview, a couple of panel interviews, individual interviews with people from different departments, and a final interview with the hiring manager. They really seem to focus on finding the right people who fit the company culture and values. The interviews were pretty laid-back, with a lot of questions about culture and some technical ones. No whiteboard coding, but they asked more open-ended 'how' and 'why' questions to understand your problem-solving approach. Overall, it was a really nice experience, and everyone I met was very friendly.

After applying, I had an initial phone screen with the technical recruiter. It was a relaxed chat about the company, the job, and my background. They said they'd pass my info to the leadership. A few days later, I got a call to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. This one was more technical, focusing on my resume details. It was still friendly and conversational. Next was a panel interview over Zoom (due to COVID). I met four people: a team lead, a leader from another department (both for cultural fit), and two engineers from the department. This last part was the longest and most technical. No whiteboarding. They're good at assessing technical skills and adapting. The final interview was with two leaders from different departments. It was very non-technical, all about my experiences and alignment with MX. We had insightful talks, and I learned about their career paths. I got the offer the day after. I really enjoyed the whole process. It felt different and not like an interrogation. It's a long process, but MX seems serious about finding people who fit their mission. The recruiter was also great – friendly, clear, and responsive.

I applied online and got an email the next day to set up a phone screening. After that, there was a technical chat with the hiring manager, and then a video call that included both technical and cultural fit questions. I was then invited for an on-site interview. They covered my travel expenses since I wasn't local to Utah. My recruiter was really helpful and worked with me to arrange travel. The on-site involved three panels, feeling more like a casual chat about my background and some cultural fit aspects. They also gave me more time to learn about MX and what to expect there. It was a great interview overall, and everyone I met seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me.