We want to understand your coding, algorithm and design skills (along with your technical areas of expertise, including tools, programming languages, and technologies specific to your team). A passion for technology, adaptability, analytical ability, and an interest in TikTok are key values we look for in our candidates.
Practice
There is no better way to prepare for the interview than to practice. We recommend that you search online for resources to help develop your coding and technical interview skills. We would also encourage you to find sample coding questions through sites like HackerRank & Nowcoder. While practising, always validates or test your solutions. Focus specifically on the technology most relevant to your potential team, as it is likely to be tested during your technical interview.
Communicate freely
It is very important to understand the problem statement clearly. You are encouraged to ask questions to clarify or gather any information you need to solve the problem posed to you. You should be prepared to have a candid and clear discussion relating to the topics with our interviewers and talk through your solutions. We would encourage you to be grounded and courageous in these exchanges.
Think out loud
The interviewer is more interested in your thought process than in the final answer. You are encouraged to think out loud to allow the interviewer to understand your problem-solving approach. We have noticed that strong candidates tend to ask relevant questions before writing the code, diagram the problem, validate their assumptions, and check their work constantly without being prompted. While solving a problem, pay keen attention to the efficiency of your solution to make sure it's not unnecessarily complicated.
Be agile and receptive to feedback
In a technical interview, you are expected to think on your feet. Your ability to be agile and receptive to feedback will help you solve problems more effectively and demonstrate a willingness to grow. This can often be just as important as your programming abilities.
Showcase your personality
Although the primary purpose of a technical interview is to test your technical competence, it is a great opportunity to showcase your personality. Your interviewers will often be people with whom you will be working closely. Demonstrating your ability to work in a team and collaborate is essential.