Torch Interview Questions
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Torch.
Torch
Analyst
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
It was a pretty standard investment banking interview process. First, there was a recruiter call, then a second round with a recruiter that included fit and technical questions. The final round was in their office and consisted of three interviews, one of which was a modeling test where I had to build a three-statement model.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you suggest two companies that you believe should merge?
Torch
Manager
Manager Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral Presentation
I submitted an application online and then I had an interview with the department manager for the following week. It was about 45 minutes of getting to know me. It was very transparent and casual. Then a follow up interview was scheduled for the next week. I interviewed with some people in the position that asked more role specific and situational questions. The next interview was a presentation to the department. I feel like the amount of interviews is a bit unnecessary considering the pay is so low. The second interview could be mixed with the first of at least scheduled sooner to make the interview process around two weeks instead of 4+.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Is the offered salary acceptable to you?
Torch
Software Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding System Design
First, there was a screen call, then a 90-minute panel interview with the Engineering Manager and some engineers, covering 3 technical assessment areas. After that, I interviewed with the COO. The people I spoke with were great, and the interview process felt easy-going and efficient. I appreciated the types of questions asked, as it wasn't just LeetCode-style brain teasers but assessed a more holistic skill set for a software engineer. The platform is cool, and the engineers are talented and friendly. It was a tough choice, and I ended up going with another company, but that's not a reflection on Torch at all; I would have been happy working there.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you define a schema for a theoretical system, and then answer follow-up questions about how you would utilize this theoretical database?
- Following up on the data modeling question, can you elaborate on how you would use this theoretical database?
Torch
Customer Success Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
I had a great first conversation with a Director, we had great chemistry and aligned on the role and company direction. The second interview with the Sr. Director was helpful and reinforced my interest, it lasted 30 minutes. My third interview was a panel with a CSM team leader and CS Operations Manager. It didn't feel as cohesive, but I walked away feeling good. After a week, I got feedback that I 'talked at them' for 15 minutes and they had concerns about my ability to thrive in a small startup. I was looking to join a small startup and have experience thriving in that environment. I was most recently employed by a direct competitor. I felt my vast CS experience and recent industry experience would be desirable. They are moving forward with candidates who 'better matched' their needs.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share some of the most significant transformative experiences in your career to date?
Torch Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Torch interview reports.
“Can you suggest two companies that you believe should merge?”
Read reports →“Is the contract hourly rate acceptable to you?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a customer calls and says they hate you and want to pull their contract today, and then they get on a plane and are unreachable for the rest of the day?”
Read reports →“Is the offered salary acceptable to you?”
Read reports →“Could you define a schema for a theoretical system, and then answer follow-up questions about how you would utilize this theoretical database?”
Read report →“How did you get into coaching?”
Read report →“Following up on the data modeling question, can you elaborate on how you would use this theoretical database?”
Read report →“Have you worked with remote teams before?”
Read report →“How did you collaborate with teammates?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Torch interview reports.