I applied through university. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Yahoo (Pittsburgh, PA) in Sep 2016
Interview
Two interviewers, each 45 mins, each one givens coding problems to solve, first one was a data merging problem, second one was not a detailed question but some abstract questions that you need to sum up to form a question. Finally it became a dynamic programming problem of spelling correction.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To count all log file items with the same timestamp and output the result sorted according to time.
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.
