Quid Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

So I spoke with a recruiter who outlined the process: first a Hackerrank challenge, then an onsite interview. I actually skipped the initial recruiter phone screen since we'd already met in person. I took on the Hackerrank challenge but unfortunately couldn't finish it because the last question was kind of a trick. I sent the recruiter an email after that, but haven't heard back since.

I had a really good experience with Quid. Ouliana, the Director of Talent, was my main contact and she was super clear and kept me in the loop the whole time. I always knew where things stood and what was coming next. It felt like they really wanted to figure out what I was good at and what I liked. The engineers I met were all smart, driven, and seemed genuinely committed to the company's success, which was awesome to see. So, the process went like this: First, Ouliana called me to chat about my background and what I'm looking for. She then gave me the lowdown on Quid, the company, and the engineering team. She was surprisingly knowledgeable about tech for someone not in an engineering role, unlike most recruiters. I got a solid grasp of their tech stack, the technical hurdles they face, and what the engineers do day-to-day. Next up was a phone call with an engineer named John. He dug deeper into my recent work and the stuff I'd built. Then he described the daily routine for engineers, some cool projects his team's working on, and how the product is developing. He also gave me plenty of time for questions. After that, it was a tech screen using HackerRank, which is a platform I'm familiar with. It was pretty standard, and I enjoyed tackling the problems, which ranged in difficulty, with the last one being the most challenging. Ouliana got back to me about an hour after I finished and told me I'd done well enough to move on to the onsite interviews. For the onsite, I met with John again, along with some of his team members. I also had lunch with people from different departments, which I really appreciated as it gave me a chance to connect with more people at the company. Finally, I met with the VPE, who was energetic and seemed really invested in his teams, even though he was backfilling due to PTO.

It started with a phone screen to chat about my background and interests. Then, there was a remote software screen that was specific to the role. Finally, it ended with an onsite interview. The whole experience was genuinely great, and they gave me a good chance to show what I'm good at. I can't give specific prep tips, but if you're a solid software engineer who loves what you do, you should totally apply. You'll likely really enjoy how they run things.