Vector Group Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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Vector Group
Product Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Shortly after applying, I got invited for an interview. Right after the first online interview, I was invited for a second interview with an assignment to complete. Everyone was really nice and friendly. I was asked a lot about my current employer and why I wanted to switch. I don't think they were trying to create artificial stress, but were genuinely interested. Even during the presentation, they kept asking critical questions, and looking back, I think that's where I fell behind other candidates. The rejection came a few days after the second interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What do you hope to gain from this job?
- What are you hoping for from this job?
- What do you expect from this job?
Vector Group
Software Engineer
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Take home Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Coding Technical System Design
Vector's hiring process is too much like FAANG and I think they miss out on great candidates. I applied for a python programming position and was given a phone screen, then a 4+ hour python project with little to no instruction, then a 1.5 hour traditional coding interview. I was told I interviewed well but was too early in my career. Then I was passed on to a C++ hiring manager for a 2 hour whiteboard interview on-site. This process took months and is too time consuming for someone working full-time.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Data tree related questions for my python project
Vector Group
Embedded Software Engineer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Take home
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
So, first up, you'd probably have a quick chat with the recruiter or the hiring manager. They'll want to know about your past embedded systems gigs, what tech skills you've got, and if you know your way around the automotive scene. Might ask about tools and languages you've used for car stuff too. If they like you, next is a tech phone interview with an engineer. This one's all about tackling tough embedded systems problems. Could be some coding challenges or just technical questions about automotive embedded systems. If you nail that, you might get a technical assessment, maybe a coding test to see how you handle complex problems in automotive embedded systems.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you explain what an interrupt is and its function in embedded systems?
- How do you manage memory in embedded systems when resources are scarce?
- What strategies do you employ to make embedded system code faster and more efficient?
Vector Group
Embedded Software Developer
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The HR clearly explained the interview process at the beginning of the first interview, and it's also on their website. There are two rounds, each with HR and technical parts. The first is a call, and the second is onsite. The HR was rude and personally attacked my skills, which was weird since I got to the second round. She basically said 'you don't know sh@#'. This was really strange and demotivating for an applicant. I really think someone should monitor these conversations.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your CV.
- What can you tell me about Embedded software development?
- Can you tell me more about the ethernet stack?
Vector Group Interview Questions
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“What happens if you calculate 5/2 with ints, you don't get 2.5 but 2.”
Read reports →“What are the differences between lvalue and rvalue references?”
Read reports →“Can you define the TCP protocol?”
Read reports →“What are the concepts behind Nested Vector Interrupts?”
Read reports →“What is a watchdog timer, and how would you implement it in an embedded system?”
Read report →“What are the general concepts of an RTOS?”
Read report →“Can you explain what an interrupt is and its function in embedded systems?”
Read report →“Can you explain pass by reference versus pass by value?”
Read report →“Could you explain the working of Interrupt Service Routines?”
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