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Forward Deployed Engineer Interview Experience
Interview process
The interview process was overall great. It was very structured and didn't have a Leetcode which I think is kind of stupid in 2026. I liked the questions and they were good ways to test an FDE. The interviewers and HR communication was extremely good. I would have liked a bit more clarity about the technical round especially in terms of the expectations, and sometimes it feels too easy and you're wondering if you're doing something wrong.
- Recruiter screen
- Online assessment
- Technical interview
Interview rounds
4 questions across 3 roundsRecruiter screen
2 questionsSpecific questions asked
Online assessment
1 questionSpecific questions asked
What metrics will you look at presented with this case?
Technical interview
1 questionSpecific questions asked
Interview tips
It's not difficult, but think about the obvious follow ups beforehand. I got away with not knowing one, which I was honest about, but I would have loved to have prepared for the follow ups beforehand
Company culture
They were all very gentle and there was no pressure test throughout the interview.
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