I applied through university. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Yahoo (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
They sent me an email saying they were interested, then a coding session on collabedit. Got through the first round, but bombed the second round. The second interviewer had a thick Indian accent and didn't really try to help me, was very silent and seemed disinterested, I think because my approach to the problem was wrong. That was my only qualm, but theyre not inclined to help you if they don't want to be honest which is why I am still rating positive even though I feel bad.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Find median in a data stream. Can you find it in a min max heap? (Half pseudo code, half real code)
Given a line, print pascals triangle
The selection process will consist of two rounds:
1. Online Coding Round – A technical assessment focused on your core tech stack.
2. Hiring Manager Interview (Online) – A virtual interview with the hiring manager to discuss technical depth, problem-solving approach, and alignment with the role.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Yahoo
Interview
The hiring manager did not show up at our originally scheduled meeting time. We rescheduled. The HM name dropped a bunch of big tech companies that they worked for in the past. It felt like the HM was hoping for me to provide a similar list of familiar brand names ... which was odd considering their supposed desire for more startup-y people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenging project that you worked on.
The process was expected compared to most comparable jobs. Demonstrate and know your coding and you will do fine. The interview was fair and the hiring managers were all tech savvy. I accepted a different development position with another company a few days after the interview. It was a good experience overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your time management strategy for meeting project time goals.
