Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at UpCodes as 20% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Recruiter and Fullstack Engineer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Software Engineer and Recruiter roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at UpCodes takes an average of 6 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Senior Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 5 days), whereas Recruiter roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 7 days).
I only participated in the first interview with the Recruitment team. It focused on my professional background, key skills in UX, research, and product management, along with a few questions about experience with AI.
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Question 1
They asked about my experience leading discovery processes, collaborating with design and engineering, and how I prioritize features or problems to solve.
The initial interview with the recruiter was clear and professional. They explained the company, role expectations, and next steps, and asked thoughtful questions about my product management experience and interests.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at UpCodes in Dec 2024
Interview
I was thoroughly impressed with Upcodes' hiring process. From the moment I applied, their responsiveness stood out. The two interview stages were well-organized and insightful, followed by a relevant technical assessment. Although the opportunity wasn't the right fit for me, I was genuinely surprised by the level of professionalism and efficiency throughout. As a fellow recruiter, I know firsthand how challenging it is to maintain such a high standard, and Upcodes exceeded my expectations. Their well-oiled machine of a hiring process is a testament to their organizational excellence.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to discuss my past experiences, including projects and how I handled challenges.