The hiring process starts with a Zoom screener with the hiring manager, followed by a short technical exam according to the job description. The screener I experienced was significantly shorter than the scheduled 25 minutes — finishing in approximately 10 minutes.
The questions covered basic topics including knowledge about the company, experience with BI tools like Looker or Tableau, approach to data modeling and stakeholder communication, experience with AI tools, and confirmation of location for the hybrid requirement.
Tips for Candidates
Research the company thoroughly before the call. Pushnami is an Austin-based push notification platform delivering over 1 billion messages per day. Understanding their two-sided business model — publishers and advertisers — and their AI-first engineering culture will help you answer the opening questions confidently.
Prepare a clear answer about AI. This is an AI-first company. They expect engineers to use AI as a working partner across all tasks — not just when stuck. Be specific about how you use AI tools in your daily workflow.
Know your BI tools. Looker is their primary BI tool. If you haven't used it, be prepared to demonstrate equivalent experience with other tools like Tableau or QuickSight and explain how you would transition.
Be ready for a short technical exam. The job description mentions a short exam as part of the first stage. Come prepared with strong SQL fundamentals, data modeling knowledge, and AWS experience — particularly S3, Glue, Athena, and Redshift.
Keep your answers concise. The screener moves fast. Have clear, structured answers ready for each likely question — the conversation may not give you time to warm up.
Overall
The process felt rushed and left little room for a meaningful exchange. Future candidates should come fully prepared from the first minute — there may not be a second chance to make an impression in this stage.
