WordStream Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

I spoke with a recruiter, but we only got as far as a phone interview, so I can't really comment on the entire process. I figured there would have been an in-person interview after the phone screen, but it wasn't a good fit for me at the time. They seemed like a company that was growing quickly back then, and the interviewer was pleasant to talk to.

The interviews themselves were great. Super professional and laid-back. Everyone was a joy to speak with. The process falls apart a bit in how long it took between rounds. Overall my interview process was about 3 months and ended in rejection. They seem to have high standards as the final technical round really grills you with technical problems and as far as I could tell, I only messed up on one of them despite the sheer number of questions I was asked. It took a bit for them to get back to me and I had the impression I was very close to getting the job. I did 4 rounds: HR screening, background questions from the team lead, technical interview, and a final 3-hour gauntlet of technical questions at their offices. All technical questions asked were very average, but the number of them is where the difficulty lies. It can be tiring.

I applied on their website and a recruiter reached out within a week to set up an initial phone screen. After that, I had a phone interview with the VP of Engineering. He asked about my background, internships, and projects. I was nervous at first but he was supportive. Then, I was invited to their Boston campus for technical interviews with the engineers. The interviews were pretty laid-back and involved basic programming challenges.