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Native Instruments Software Engineer Interview Experience

Native Instruments · Mid level

ResultGot the offer ✓
Timespan4 weeks
DifficultyMedium
Rounds4

Interview process

The process was disjointed, it took much longer than it should have due to delays on their end. The recruiter/hr side of things was really nice, the technical discussion was a lot about tech debt so be prepared for questions regarding feature development under those conditions.

Interview rounds · 4

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    Behavioral
    1. Q1. Tell me about a time when you faced a conflict while on a team.
    2. Q2. Why Native?
  2. 2

    Take-home assignment

    System Design
    1. Q1. Follow-me take home - A simple function checking if there is a feedback loop in the effects chain
  3. 3

    Technical round

    Coding
    1. Q1. System designs relating to race conditions and tech debt
  4. 4

    Final / onsite round

    Behavioral
    1. Q1. Team fit

Tips from the candidate

Learn the product, have music interest, know cpp well. Be prepared to talk about your triumphs and times you messed up and what your learnings were.

Company culture

Very male/masc heavy, people who have worked their for ages and dont know much else so they are difficult to develop with.

Details

CompanyNative Instruments
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelMid level
LocationUnited Kingdom
InterviewedFeb 2024
Questions asked5