I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Lightspeed (Auckland, )
Interview
First there's a call with an HR with some basic technical questions, then a take-home code challenge (create an API), a technical interview about the exercise with some theorical questions, another technical interview (didn't make it) and a cultural interview afterwards
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
Differences between microservicea and monolithic architectures
I applied online. I interviewed at Lightspeed in Mar 2024
Interview
Horrible experience. I got an invitation to do a phone interview, so I went ahead and scheduled it. The week BEFORE my interview, I got an automated email saying "Following our call, we are not moving forward with your application." I had replied saying we have not yet had our call, it is scheduled for next week. The recruiter did not respond to this email, and the zoom invitation was not cancelled. On the day of the interview, I joined the call just for the recruiter to say the spot has already been filled and that he just saw my email.
This company needs to work on their communication. Please do not waste a candidate's time.
Hi There,
Thank you for leaving a review,
We're deeply sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you experienced during the interview process. This falls short of our standards, and we understand the importance of clear communication. Your feedback is valuable and we'll take this in to improve our procedures to ensure this doesn't happen again. Sincerely apologize for any wasted time.
- The Lightspeed Talent Acquisition Team
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lightspeed in Feb 2024
Interview
A mature, supportive, and informative process. They know what they're looking for and they know how to enable those applying to put their best foot forward. I appreciated how transparent and communicative everyone was for all of the steps (including a take-home practical test, code review, technical interview, and interview with engineering management).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your motivation for looking at a Software Engineer role at Lightspeed?
Hi There,
We're thrilled to hear that you found our hiring process mature, supportive, and informative, allowing applicants to showcase their best selves. Transparency and clear communication are key for us, and we're glad you felt well-informed at every step, from the practical test to the final interview with engineering management. Thanks for sharing your positive experience and Welcome to Lightspeed!
- The Talent Acquisition Team Lightspeed
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