How it went
The candidate felt their technical interviews for the Entry Level Software Engineer role at MongoDB went reasonably well, suggesting that preparation with common DSA problems and coursework is beneficial. However, the final hiring manager interview deviated from typical behavioral questions, focusing more on general problem-solving and knowledge. The candidate noted that they could have improved their performance on behavioral questions with more dedicated preparation.
What came up
Data ModelingMachine LearningConceptStatistics & ExperimentationData AnalysisCodingSQLData Structures & AlgorithmsPeople ManagementProject ManagementProgram SenseCross FunctionalSystem DesignProduct DesignEstimationProduct StrategyAnalyticalTechnicalExecutionBehavioralCustomer InteractionApp CritiqueData Pipeline DesignArtificial IntelligencePresentationPortfolio ReviewDebuggingCode ReviewProject Discussion
A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.