I interviewed at Enthought (Austin, TX) in Jan 2021
Interview
The interview process consists of 3 steps
1. 45 minute technical phone screening:
The interview started with a call,
they started describing themselves and asked me to do the same.
they asked me about my SWE experences in the projects I did. Asked me about my research as a phd student.
2. Live coding: NA
3. Offer: NA
The first part is a scientific computing knowledge check. They ask questions that probe the breadth and depth of your computer science knowledge.
Live coding exercises in python. Something simple and then a leetcode question.
Peer and leadership interviews with some problem solving at a whiteboard.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe the tradeoffs for three different sorting algorithms.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Enthought (Austin, TX)
Interview
Multiple stages: preliminary screen / quiz, live coding interview, multi-hour on-site interview. The screen covers basic mathematics, engineering, and computer science questions. The code interview is live, and covers one or more problems that can be answered within an hour. The on-site interview has some on-the-board work and face-to-face conversations with leaders.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe various sorting algorithms, their strengths and weaknesses, including computational complexity.
It was a phone call screening interview with two members from the team. One thing they asked about was eligibility to work in the USA without needing visa sponsorship. It was a relaxed discussion.
