Screening call with the recruiter who'd ask why HealthEngine is in your interest, and provide details about the position.
Coding in Codility for ~65m - 3 DSA questions
Culture and behavioural - questions about different situations, and how would you act. No surprises here.
Technical live coding - one "what's wrong with this code?" question, and another coding question + follow up. Fair questions to see how do you think, and identify gaps
CTO & hiring manager - more general questions about your xperience, and asks about systems you designed
CEO meeting - casual chat about your experience and about the company
The whole process took about 3 weeks. That's because I was quite busy, so it can take less time.
Recruiter was kind and super responsive, and the interviewers were really nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about an initiative/project you are proud of
I applied online. I interviewed at HealthEngine(Australia) (Perth, Western Australia) in Jan 2025
Interview
The hiring process felt impersonal and inefficient from the start. Candidates were interviewed in large batches, which made it feel like a cattle call rather than a genuine conversation.
The process began with a coding test before any discussion about the position, team, or expectations.
Investing several hours into a technical assessment without knowing if the role was even a good fit felt like a waste of time. It signaled that the company prioritizes filtering over building relationships with potential hires.
The coding test itself was excessively long. For candidates balancing full-time jobs and other interviews, this was a significant ask.
The feedback loop was painfully slow. More than a week passed between stages with little to no communication, leaving candidates in limbo and uncertain whether to keep waiting or move on.
When feedback did arrive, it felt generic, suggesting internal delays rather than thoughtful evaluation.
Lead with a good intro call. Shorten the coding test. Commit to clear timelines and provide regular updates, even if it's just to say a decision is still pending.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is type architectural questions like mvvm vs mvi etc
I interviewed at HealthEngine(Australia) (Perth, Western Australia)
Interview
Three sets of interviews:
one based on your skills and experience with one of the team members
One with the culture fit, to see your way to work aligns with the company mission
One with the a higher official of the company