How to Prep for Live Coding & Technical Interview at RentSpree

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3 min readJan 4, 2024

Hey tech enthusiasts! 👩‍💻 I’m Tammy, Senior Tech Talent Acquisition at RentSpree. With over 3 years crafting dream teams, I’m here to spill the secrets on becoming a top Software Engineer candidate. 🚀

Ready to supercharge your tech journey? Dive into the Tips and Tricks below! 🌐✨

Our Interview Process for Senior Software Engineers has 3 stages, starting with Live Coding, Culture Fit & Technical Interview, and ending with System Design.

Let’s start and geared up for success with RentSpree’s Live Coding interview!

Prep Steps: Dive into LeetCode
Ready to roll? Head to www.leetcode.com for a hands-on practice sesh. It’s your secret weapon for nailing the interview format.

Inside the Coding Arena: What to Expect
Imagine a 50-minute tech jam with RentSpree’s code maestros. We want to see your coding finesse — data structures, algorithms, and the works. Live coding, complex algorithms — be prepared.

Cracking the Code: What We’re Looking For

We’re searching in on four things:

  • Code Like a Pro: Show off your coding skills and language expertise.
  • Master the Basics: Nail those fundamental computer science principles.
  • Ace Problem-Solving: Bring your best game to tackle challenges.
  • Speak Tech with Style: Your ability to communicate matters as much as your coding.

Quick hacks:

  • Treat Live Coding as a team adventure.
  • Start by framing the problem when the solution is in demand.
  • Lay out your thoughts during problem-solving.
  • No hesitation — ask for help or clarification.
  • Hints may come your way, so keep the conversation flowing.
  • Got questions? Fire away — we’re here for you.

Tips and Tricks: Navigating the Interview Scene. Listen Up!! Don’t miss a beat — your interviewer might be revealing the secret to your success!

May your code be bug-free, and your algorithms be top-notch!!

Unveiling the Culture Fit and Technical Interview. Let’s dive into the fusion of values and skills!

We’re on the lookout for extraordinary individuals ready to join the pulse of our high-powered teams. Ever wondered how your teamwork could shape success? Curious about building trust that resonates across SpreePle? Fancy mastering the art of giving and receiving feedback? Dive into a leadership style that thrives on context, not control, and champions decentralized decision-making. Explore the central hub of knowledge sharing and the magic of proactive problem-solving. Embrace an agile mindset that dances with change and discover the secret sauce to navigating disagreements with finesse. But that’s not all — we want to know more about you! What do you dislike/like about your role? Share insights into your strengths, weaknesses, life goals, and career path. And here’s a pro tip: when answering questions, dazzle us with the STAR technique. Set the stage with the Situation, lay out the Task, narrate the Actions you took, and top it off with the grand Result.

Concluding our journey, let’s delve into the key principles of “System Design”:

1. Thorough Documentation
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Visualize the architecture of existing deployments.
- Establish shared language and standards for seamless cross-functional communication.
- Document essential information guiding future design decisions.
- Maintain detailed change logs.

2. Streamline Design and Leverage Managed Services
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Opt for simplicity in design.
- Utilize fully managed services to minimize risks and efforts in maintaining baseline systems.

3. Architectural Decoupling
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Break down applications and service components into more manageable units.
-Embrace the concept of microservices.

4. Stateless Architecture
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Choose a stateless architecture to enhance both reliability and scalability.

Mastery of these principles ensures not just a robust system design but also adaptability to the ever-evolving tech landscape.

If you’re ready for the whole journey where collaboration is king and adaptability is your superpower, welcome aboard! 🚀 #TeamGoals #InnovateWithU

Discover more about our exciting career paths at www.rentspree.com/careers

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