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      API Engineer Interview

      Nov 15, 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Airbnb in Nov 2024

      Interview

      In my initial screening with recruiter, he had showed up 15 minutes late. Fine. Eventually moved on the first round, and that went well. Hiring left the recruiter to schedule the next two interviews. After reaching out for an update after a week, the recruiter got back to me after 3 weeks. Ok. We ended up on the last interview and the recruiter decided to cancel 1 minute before the meeting. Extremely disrespectfuld.

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      Question 1

      1. Technical Interview #1 – 45 minutes Key Focus Areas: API Functional Knowledge (20-30 min): You will be asked to troubleshoot API errors. The interviewer will provide API requests that generate errors and a snippet of documentation. Tip: Take a moment to understand the error, analyze the documentation, and identify the root cause before resolving the issue. Customer Orientation (10 min): You will need to describe a time when you worked with a client who was asking for more than you could offer. Tip: Focus on your ability to balance client expectations and deliver within the scope while maintaining a strong customer relationship. Ambiguity Tolerance & Change (10 min): Prepare to discuss a situation where you had to navigate changing requirements at work and how you made decisions despite unclear guidance. Tip: Highlight your flexibility, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to evolving situations. 2. Technical Interview #) – 45 minutes Key Focus Areas: SQL Functional Knowledge and Practical Test (20 min): The interviewer will send you a link to an online SQL platform (https://www.db-fiddle.com/), where you will write live SQL queries. Tip: Be prepared to demonstrate your SQL knowledge through both theoretical explanations and practical query writing. Problem Solving & Complexity Management (10 min): You’ll be asked about a situation where you underestimated the complexity of an issue and how you handled it. Tip: Showcase how you adjusted your approach once you realized the complexity and the steps you took to resolve it. Partnership & Collaboration (10 min): Be ready to discuss a challenging relationship with a customer or partner and how you managed the situation. Tip: Emphasize your communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills to resolve conflicts and achieve shared goals. 3. Experience Interview– 60 minutes Key Focus Areas: Influence & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Be prepared to discuss a project where you had to influence others to take action, but the outcome did not go as planned. Tip: Highlight your ability to work with others, handle feedback constructively, and reflect on lessons learned from the experience.
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