How it went
The candidate found the OpenAI interview process to be rigorous, with a helpful recruiter providing accurate guidance. The system design round focused on a payment processing system, emphasizing real-world operational concerns and failure modes. The coding interview, while not algorithmically complex, required careful attention to edge cases and correctness, aiming for a production-quality solution. The candidate felt the interviewers were knowledgeable and collaborative, but ultimately underestimated the expected depth in handling correctness and edge cases.
What came up
A candidate-reported account, lightly edited. Interview processes change by team and date.
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Full-Stack Software Engineer, Child Safety Tools & Systems (London)
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