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      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      16 Nov 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cambridge, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at ThoughtRiver (Cambridge, England) in Nov 2023

      Interview

      Dear Thoughtiver Team, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my thoughts on my recent interview experience, which unfortunately left me with a few concerns. During the interview, I found the explanation of the minimum jumps algorithm to be challenging due to a lack of clarity and completeness. The conditions under which the algorithm operates were not explicitly stated, particularly regarding whether the algorithm can visit the first index twice. Despite raising questions to clarify, the confirmation received was incorrect, making it challenging to approach the problem accurately. A more detailed and clearer explanation, along with a written breakdown of the algorithm in words, would have greatly contributed to a better understanding and, subsequently, a more accurate solution. Furthermore, I felt a lack of interest in my candidacy from the beginning of the interview. Despite facing challenges like a 12-hour time difference due to a delayed flight, I remained committed to the process. However, the overall experience left me disappointed.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Minimum number of jumps in an array question explained incorrectly I understand that your intention may have been to test my communication skills, but your approach was unfair. You did not explicitly state that the algorithm cannot visit the first index twice, and you did not explain all of the conditions under which the algorithm works. When I cross-questioned you about this, you confirmed that the algorithm can visit the first index twice, which is incorrect. Here is a description of the minimum jumps algorithm for future reference for other candidates: Algorithm: · Create a recursive function that determines the minimum jumps required to reach the end of the array. · Start with the first element of the array and recurse for each step till current step > 0. · At each step, check if the current index is Reachable. If it is, update the minimum jumps count and recurse for the next step. · If the current index is not reachable, return the minimum jumps count. · The minimum jumps count is the minimum number of jumps required to reach the end of the array from the current index. Example: Python def min_jumps(arr, n): if n == 0 or arr[0] == 0: return float('inf') jumps = [float('inf')] * n jumps[0] = 0 for i in range(1, n): for j in range(i): if arr[j] >= i - j and jumps[j] != float('inf'): jumps[i] = min(jumps[i], jumps[j] + 1) return jumps[n - 1] # Example usage: arr = [1, 3, 6, 3, 2, 1, 2, 4, 2, 0, 1, 1] n = len(arr) print(min_jumps(arr, n))
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      ThoughtRiver response
      2y
      We thank you for your feedback, and are sorry to hear that this interview did not meet your expectations. To put a little more detail behind your comments, we took you through three interview stages: an initial interview where we discussed the company ethos and your past positions; a technical interview to gain an awareness of your technical knowledge and an opportunity for you to understand what the role entailed; and finally to a technical assessment. After the assessment, you were given written feedback as to why your technical solution did not work. Throughout the interview process we showed commitment to you as an applicant and took the time to provide feedback. We appreciate this takes your time in preparation, and also from us to go through each stage. We wish you all the best on your journey to find the next position.

      Other Senior Software Engineer interview reviews for ThoughtRiver

      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      19 Apr 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at ThoughtRiver in Nov 2022

      Interview

      Very sharp team interviewing, with a very responsive team. Everyone was able to succinctly describe where they add value, company goals and how they personally contribute. One of the few places I interviewed where it seemed that the company had the technical chops to warrant a FAANG-style interview process.

      Interview questions [2]

      Question 1

      Variant on "find the highest value in this array"
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      Question 2

      Design a filesharing platform, similar to Dropbox
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      ThoughtRiver response
      3y
      Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your recent interview with us. We're glad to hear that it was such a positive experience for you, and we hope this helps future candidates gain an understanding on what to expect when interviewing with us.

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