First it is general interview, interviewed by the team lead. Mostly about how much you know about the company.
Then it is technical loop interview, interviewed by three employees (potential teammates). They test your knowledge.
Then it is executive interview, talking about admin stuff.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In the lidar system, what does the return signal strength stand for?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cepton (San Jose, CA) in Mar 2025
Interview
Talk with recruiter was informal and lasted less than 10min. Went immediately into what was needed for take home assignment. Dropped some hints that work life balance wasn't going to be great and that everyone at the company works hard.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Take home coding question about buffers and displaying information in a proper format. A combination of Meeting Rooms intervals with some embedded solution
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cepton in Mar 2025
Interview
Threre is total 2 round of interview. I had a talk with HR and there send me an offline assignment. It's not hard to solve but I still fail to get to next round.