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Synthesia Software Engineer Interview Experience

Synthesia · Senior

ResultRejected
Timespan2 weeks
DifficultyMedium
Rounds2

Interview process

Process was fairly quick but the technical process could be better in my opinion. I got a feeling that they are looking mainly backend engineers

Interview rounds · 2

  1. 1

    Recruiter screen

    1. Q1. Why Synthesia?
  2. 2

    Technical round

    1. Q1. Which architecture patterns do you know?
    2. Q2. What do you know about hexagonal architecture?

Tips from the candidate

learn design patterns. Learn hexagonal architecture. Design system knowledge is a plus for sure. Not sure what to tell apart from that

Company culture

technical interview left me with an odd feeling but overall no complains

Details

CompanySynthesia
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelSenior
LocationGermany
InterviewedMar 2024
Questions asked3