First Round: Experience-Related Interview
Interviewer: Team Lead
Focus: This round is primarily focused on your past experiences and skills relevant to the position you are applying for. It serves as an opportunity for the team lead to understand your background, your technical expertise, and how you have handled different situations in previous roles. You will discuss specific projects and contributions that highlight your capabilities and problem-solving skills.
Second Round: Code Test and Discussion
Interviewers: CTO and Team Lead
Process: After completing a coding test, this round involves a detailed discussion about your submitted code with Planto's CTO and the team lead.
Focus: The primary focus here is to delve into the design concepts behind your code. You will need to articulate the reasoning behind your coding decisions and demonstrate your understanding of software design principles. Additionally, this round includes a live debugging session where you will be asked to identify and fix bugs in your code on the spot. This is a critical part of the process as it showcases your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and handle pressure effectively.
These two rounds are designed to provide a holistic view of your technical abilities and to gauge how well you would integrate with the Planto team. Be prepared to engage deeply with your past work experiences and to technically defend your coding solutions. Good luck!
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Planto (Hong Kong) in Jun 2023
Interview
One of the board member came to the coffee shop near my workspace having the in-person interview, paying a lot of respect to the interviewee. An assessment was needed to be conducted after the interview. It took days to finish at a relatively high difficulty.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me more about yourself? Have you been working in a start-up setting.