I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at UpTeam in June 2022
Interview
The interview process for this company comprised two technical sessions. The second session included a small algorithmic question, indicating a structured approach to evaluate technical abilities while possibly focusing on problem-solving skills and logical thinking in a concise manner. Remarkably, there was no requirement for live coding, contributing to a very calm and friendly atmosphere throughout. This approach significantly reduced any potential stress, making the experience pleasantly pressure-free.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UpTeam (Saint Petersburg, Sankt-Peterburg) in Oct 2015
Interview
There were 4 stages of the interview, so it was relatively stressful to me, didn't have more than 2 during previous occupations.
First - predictably, phone screening with basic background check, English knowledge proficiency validation and some free-form questions
Second - kind of stress interview with former Managing Director and CTO. They were asking a lot of tough questions for a product / project manager to find compromise, quickly suggest solutions that would be beneficial for stakeholders and mitigate possible risks. It took about 1.5 hours overall.
Third - more brainstorming session that actual interview - introduction to the product itself with key developers and designer, joint discussion on what should be prioritized and so on, very challenging and interesting to see in action.
Fourth - final with detailed review of my own proposals for the product development prepared in advance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical situation. You're the manager, sprint is underway and priorities change. What do you do?