Initial screening call with a recruiter to discuss background and role fit, followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Next is a skills/portfolio task or case discussion, then a final panel/culture interview. References and offer decision follow.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Gala Games in Feb 2021
Interview
The interview process consisted of 4 rounds and was very straightforward. They updated very fast in each round of interviews.
It might be a good idea to get a referral.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"What excites you about working at our startup?"
"How do you handle ambiguity or unexpected challenges?"
"Can you describe a time when you had to take initiative on a project?"
I applied online. I interviewed at Gala Games (Baltimore, MD) in Aug 2021
Interview
Included a total of 3 interviews.
1 with HR at the company.
2 with the person that would be my direct superior.
3 with 4 members of the specific team I would be on, including my direct superior as well as his direct superior.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I dealt with an issue that I felt strongly about that my direct superior disagreed with.