Software Engineer · Phone Screen · Coding

Netflix — Software Engineer ❌ Failed

Level: Unknown Level

Round: Phone Screen · Type: Coding · Difficulty: 6/10 · Duration: 60 min · Interviewer: Unfriendly

Topics: Arrays, Behavioral Questions

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Interview date: 2025-05-15

Got offer: False

Summary

I had a technical phone screen. First, I was asked coding questions. Then, the hiring manager asked me about a deep dive into my projects, focusing on conflict resolution, challenging parts, and cross-functional collaboration.

Details

The coding question involved array manipulation. I also discussed my projects in detail with the hiring manager. I focused on specific examples to showcase my problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.

Preparation Tips & Key Takeaways

What I Learned

• Be prepared to discuss projects in depth, focusing on challenges and how I overcame them.
• Practice array manipulation problems to improve coding speed.

Recommended Preparation

Behavioral Questions

• Prepare STAR stories for conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration.
• Practice discussing challenging project components.

Coding Practice

• Focus on array manipulation problems.

Resources I Recommend

• Review past project experiences and identify key challenges and solutions.
• Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode.

LeetCode similar: LeetCode 219, LeetCode 220