Should I email recruiter after coding challenge?

Ideally, you should write a thank-you email to everyone and anyone who takes the time to interview you throughout the hiring process. This can include the person who performed the initial phone screen to the person who administered the coding challenge to the final-round behavioral interviewer.

Do coding challenges matter?

The truth is, code challenges aren’t a realistic test environment. Tests are always timed, they’re often taken in front of an audience, and they’re a high-pressure pass/fail situation with lots of money at stake. Any candidate can suffer from performance anxiety, even the top-tier talent.

How long should a coding challenge take?

Also keep in mind that the longer the assignment is, the more time your team should spend reviewing it. At CodeSubmit, we recommend 2-4 hours as a good time limit. None of our challenges take longer than 6 hours to complete.

Are coding challenges on a laptop easier than whiteboarding?

Coding Challenges on a laptop are the less rigorous cousin of the whiteboarding interview. Candidates have the benefit of using their own computers. They can be done remotely or in a pair programming environment. One nice thing I’ve noticed about these is that they will usually be easier than whiteboarding questions.

Is “whiteboarding” still relevant in software engineering interviews?

Despite the chorus of ire surrounding it, “whiteboarding” is still a staple in software engineering interviews. Part of that is due to the fact that developers are quick to voice their resentment, but slow to offer better alternatives.

What are some examples of companies using whiteboarding?

SpaceX, MacOS/Windows, and Facebook’s React were all built by engineers with such knowledge. To get a whiteboarding interview from one of these companies is to be expected.