I applied through university. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Yahoo (New York, NY) in Nov 2013
Interview
Dropped off my resume at a campus event. Got called for a phone interview about a month later. The interview was well scheduled and punctual, about 45 minutes. This was the initial phone screening and I was asked a couple of questions ranging from Systems to Algorithms, nothing too difficult. Definitely prepare for the questions since they expect you to and it's going to help you out massively.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Just a couple of binary tree algorithm questions. Nothing unexpected.
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.
