Sourcegraph Recruiter Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sourcegraph.
Sourcegraph
Technical Recruiter
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen Group Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other
As a recruiter, I'm pretty judgmental about the interview processes companies put me through because it tells me how my potential colleagues think and how the company handles recruitment. Sourcegraph did an amazing job evaluating my skills and ensuring I had a good experience. It was tough because you can't fake answers, you need to talk about your real experiences thoughtfully. But, they had a structured process and the people on the other end were great, making it easy to be myself and speak from the heart, and it turned out to be a good fit. I had a couple of 1:1 chats with stakeholders to talk about what collaboration would be like, and a values/behavioral chat with a small group. I also had a take-home assignment that took some time but was enjoyable.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share examples from your past experiences and describe how you've navigated challenging situations?
- How would you describe your approach to collaborating with others?
- Could you discuss your personal values and how they align with this role?
Sourcegraph
Recruiter
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Take home Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group Other
The interview process here is generally quite long, and they're not great about giving feedback, even if you put in a lot of effort. You just get generic rejections. They do ask pretty standard, structured questions and record the interviews if you agree. I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn. The process involved a screening call, a detailed review of my CV, a peer-to-peer interview, and then an assignment. During one group interview, two out of the three interviewers didn't show up, so I ended up being interviewed by the same person from a previous round, which was unprofessional with no apology or explanation. Then there was a long assignment. After I submitted it, I got a typical rejection email with no feedback. You'd think they'd offer more, especially after all the time invested. My impression is that the company is unprofessional, and I'd advise others to save their time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What constructive criticism has your current or past manager given you regarding areas for improvement?
Sourcegraph
Recruiter
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Got a LinkedIn message from a recruiter about a role I was overqualified for, but I engaged. Had a recruiter call that went well, and then moved to an assignment. After that, I was ghosted on and off. Later, I got an email to meet with the hiring manager, confirmed it, and then got rejected three days before that scheduled meeting. The company has great benefits, but they shouldn't keep candidates hanging, especially scheduling interviews after the role is filled.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- What is your interest in Sourcegraph?
- What are your career aspirations for your next role?
Sourcegraph Recruiter Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sourcegraph interview reports.
“What is your interest in Sourcegraph?”
Read reports →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read reports →“What constructive criticism has your current or past manager given you regarding areas for improvement?”
Read reports →“What motivates your interest in joining this company?”
Read reports →“How would you describe your approach to collaborating with others?”
Read report →“What are your career aspirations for your next role?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you faced a challenge and how you dealt with it.”
Read report →“Could you discuss your personal values and how they align with this role?”
Read report →“Can you share examples from your past experiences and describe how you've navigated challenging situations?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Sourcegraph interview reports.