I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Tipalti in Jan 2020
Interview
### Glassdoor Review for Software Engineering Interview
**Company**: [Company Name]
**Position**: Software Engineer
**Location**: [Location]
**Date of Interview**: [Date]
**Interview Process Rating**: ★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5)
**Interview Process Overview**:
The interview process at [Company Name] was a mixed bag, stretching over a period of [time frame, e.g., 4 weeks]. It consisted of several stages, including an initial HR screening, a technical phone interview, a coding challenge, and finally, a virtual on-site round with multiple interviews covering coding, system design, and behavioral questions.
**Pros**:
- **Organized and Clear Communication**: The HR team did an excellent job in scheduling and providing clear information about each step of the process. I always knew what to expect next, which helped in preparing accordingly.
- **Engaging Technical Rounds**: The technical phone interview and coding challenge were well-structured, focusing on practical problems that were relevant to the work I would be doing. The questions were challenging yet fair, allowing me to demonstrate my problem-solving skills effectively.
**Cons**:
- **Lengthy Process**: The entire process felt a bit drawn out, particularly the wait times between rounds. It would be beneficial for candidates if the company could streamline the process to make it more efficient.
- **Virtual On-site Experience**: While understandable given the circumstances (e.g., pandemic), the virtual on-site lacked the personal touch and deeper insight into the company culture that an in-person visit might have offered. It was also exhausting to have back-to-back interviews with little break in between.
**Feedback and Suggestions**:
Overall, my interview experience with [Company Name] was positive in terms of the quality of interactions and the professionalism displayed by the team. However, reducing the length of the process and improving the virtual on-site experience could greatly enhance the candidate experience. Providing more breaks between interviews and opportunities to interact informally with potential team members could also help candidates get a better sense of the company culture.
**Advice to Future Candidates**:
Prepare thoroughly for both the technical and behavioral components of the interview. Practice coding under time constraints and be ready to discuss your thought process. For the system design interviews, familiarity with scalable systems and architecture principles will be beneficial. Lastly, don't underestimate the importance of showing how you fit into the company culture and your potential contribution to the team beyond just technical skills.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Tipalti (Tel Aviv) in Aug 2021
Interview
First call with recruiter. Afterwards had an interview on zoom with the Team leader, in which there was a programing question. On the second interview, I was asked to add an ability to send notification in an app
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to implement a console application that receives an input of any object and prints its public properties by reflection.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Tipalti in Jan 2024
Interview
1. phone call with the hr - 15 min
2. architecture interview with the director of the development - 1.25 hours.
I was interviewed by a disgruntled and unpleasant person.