I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Intuit (San Diego, CA) in Jan 2016
Interview
The interview starts off with a brief phone interview with HR followed by hiring manager. The ask you to prepare a program before coming in and present it. I was impressed with that part of the interview but that was the extent of it.
The staff they have focus on a lot of details that don't really address whether you're a good engineer or not. They were more interested in the munition of the language than anything else. It was also frustrating that they gave no time for you to ask questions or get a feel for exactly what they were looking for. It seemed to me they were more interested in their own needs than having a mutually beneficial conversation. I really felt this wasn't a fit for them or me after I left and wouldn't have taken an offer if one was given. Pay was too low and job seems like you'd be battling your way through all the time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you determine the cyclomatic complexity of a given function?
Applied through referral after initially applying on the careers page. The process started with a recruiter screen discussing my background, tech stack, and role expectations. This was followed by a 1-hour phone screen with coding questions using the Glider platform. The onsite loop was around 6 hours and included a backend hands-on exercise, system design discussions, and deep dives into my solution and past experience. Recruiter communication was clear and timely throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Coding questions (easy to medium difficulty)
Matrix-based path finding problem
String / hashing problem (similar to Unique Email Addresses)
Backend API design using a CSV dataset
Questions on scalability, system design, and design trade-offs
Discussion around past projects and engineering decisions
Online technical coding sessions followed by three different interviews ranging from technical questions, behavioral questions. I had to pass the online technical session first before going to the next round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
AI experience such as the difference between classification versus LLM
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Intuit (Bengaluru)
Interview
screen, could include dsa, technical for an hour
craft round which includes a craft given, and a working applicaiton to be built around ahead of the interview. Then the panel questions on the same during the craft round. Followed by Technical round which includes dsa or lld or hld. behavioural with Hiring manager
