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Intuit

Software Engineer

Technical DiscussionOnline Assessment

The online assessment consisted of three parts: an array problem, an SQL problem, and a bash scripting problem. I was given an array problem, an SQL problem, and a bash scripting problem.

Microsoft

Software Engineer

Technical DiscussionPhone Screen

I initially expected a behavioral round, but it was a technical screen covering ML/DL fundamentals and a LeetCode hard problem.

Snap

Technical Program Manager

Multiple TypesFull Journey

Hiring Manager Quick 30-minute chat with the hiring manager, discussing two past projects in detail, and an overview of the upcoming interview rounds. Hiring Manager The hiring manager asked many open-ended professional s related to statistics, infrastructure, and data science. Senior TPM Coding assessment (SQL + Python) with easy-level s. Presentation A 30-minute presentation about a project I led, attended by about 30 TPMs of various levels, followed by Q&A. Daily Operations s about daily operations. Product Sense Discussion of current product responsibilities, metrics, and handling situations where data is positive but leadership is not satisfied. Software Knowledge s related to software engineering knowledge.

Kayak

Product Manager

Multiple TypesFull Journey

Take-home Assignment Analysis of user data from the website, proposing a solution, and listing key metrics. I had to submit a 5-page PPT and suggest enhancement ideas. Hiring Manager Walkthrough of my resume. The director highlighted points in my assignment, especially my extra suggestions. I was told my ideas were good and shown to the hotel stay PM team. The company is sensitive to measurement, risk, and pitfalls. Group Interview Multiple interviews: 1) Case Study: Designing a system within 45 minutes, including a low-fidelity wireframe. 2) Design Lead: Discussed my collaboration with UX teams. 3) Business Team: Primarily behavioral s focused on entrepreneurship. 4) Tech Lead: Discussed my collaboration with Dev/Research teams, and basic mobile app dev s. Additional Interview Round 1) HM: Discussed a new role that was a better fit for my experience, but further from tech. 2) Senior PM: Another review of my resume and assignment. Behavioral s, and s about measurement and execution. 3) VP of Product: This interview was cancelled due to illness.