The hiring process at Forward takes an average of 7 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Engineer/Full Stack/New Grad had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Software Engineer/Full Stack/New Grad roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
Great! Focused system design + average leetcode questions. Behavioral interview was very nice and straightforward. Systems design interview include building a scribe tool for doctors to use. Was more a paired session with the interviewer.
I applied online. I interviewed at Forward (San Francisco, CA) in Oct 2022
Interview
There were a handful of remote video call interviews, followed by an in-person session. The in-person session included a 2-3 conversations with leaders at the company, alongside a presentation that I prepared in advance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given X and Y constraints, and a baseline churn of seasonal beverages, how would you architect a modularized training program for Starbucks baristas?
It was pretty normal as far as interviews in tech go for entry level engineers. It felt like they were spending more time selling me on their product than on questioning me. Some standard Leetcode style question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something about the minimum travel distance on a keyboard grid.