Plum

Role: Mid-level Full-stack Engineer

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: February 2020

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Selected (Offer Received)

Difficulty: Medium

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: System Architecture, Technologies Used, General Development, Cultural Fit

Experience:

This experience is for a Mid-level Full-stack Engineer role at "The Plum Guide". The interview process consisted of three stages: a phone screening, a technical face-to-face interview, and a cultural interview.

Round 1: Phone Screening (15 minutes)
This round was a brief initial chat, likely to assess basic qualifications and interest.

Round 2: Technical Face-to-Face (60 minutes)
The candidate was asked to describe the architecture for a simple website. Over about 30 minutes, they collaboratively built an architecture diagram, with interviewers posing questions and challenges. The discussion then moved to various technologies used at The Plum Guide and their future plans. The interviewers were described as engaging.

Round 3: Cultural Interview (45 minutes)
This round was informal, focusing on the candidate's personal interests and passions. The interviewers also shared their own interests and emphasized the importance of culture at the company. The candidate felt very welcome and relaxed during this round.

Overall Experience: The candidate found the interview process at The Plum Guide to be pleasant and engaging, feeling welcome from the start. They appreciated the informal chat style in some rounds, which allowed them to showcase a genuine interest in technology beyond just syntax. An offer was extended the day after the final interview.