Scale Engineer

Software Engineer

Software EngineerMTSMedium to Hard

The Software Engineer (MTS) interview at athenahealth is a comprehensive process designed to assess a candidate's technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company. It typically involves multiple rounds, including HR screening, technical interviews focusing on data structures and algorithms, system design, and behavioral aspects, culminating in a final managerial or team-fit interview. The goal is to identify candidates who can contribute effectively to developing and maintaining athenahealth's innovative healthcare IT solutions.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·2 - 5 yrs

Comp band·US$90000 - US$120000

Interview time·180 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Data structure knowledge
  • Coding proficiency
  • System design capabilities
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Cultural fit
  • Adaptability and learning agility

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, dynamic programming, recursion).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or similar sites, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand core computer science concepts such as operating systems, databases, and networking.
  4. Prepare for system design questions by studying common architectural patterns, scalability concepts, and trade-offs.
  5. Reflect on past projects and experiences to prepare for behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
  6. Research athenahealth's products, mission, and recent news to demonstrate genuine interest.
  7. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers about the role, team, and company culture.

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 03 phases

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Phase 01 of 03

Data Structures and Algorithms

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms (Arrays, Lists, Trees, Graphs, Sorting, Searching, DP). Practice coding.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures and Algorithms. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary, BST, AVL), heaps, hash tables, and graphs. Implement common algorithms like sorting (quicksort, mergesort), searching (binary search), graph traversal (BFS, DFS), and dynamic programming basics. Practice coding these on a whiteboard or online editor.

Questions

Commonly asked.

  • Write a function to reverse a linked list.
  • Given an array of integers, find the two numbers that add up to a specific target.
  • Design a system to handle real-time notifications for a social media platform.
  • Tell me about a time you disagreed with a team member and how you resolved it.
  • How would you optimize a slow database query?
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • Describe a challenging bug you encountered and how you debugged it.
  • How do you approach learning a new technology?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses as a software engineer?
  • Why are you interested in athenahealth?

Locations

Regional differences.

Fig · Regions — 02 locations

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Location

Remote

Interview focus

Adaptability to local market trends and technologies.Understanding of specific healthcare regulations relevant to the region (if applicable).Collaboration with local teams and understanding of regional business needs.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging technical problem you solved at your previous role.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Describe a time you had to work with a difficult stakeholder.
  • What are your thoughts on agile development methodologies?
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?

Tips

  • Research the specific athenahealth office and its local impact.
  • Be prepared to discuss how your skills align with the needs of the local team.
  • Highlight any experience working with distributed teams if the role requires it.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

Expand a step for evaluation criteria, sample questions, and prep notes.

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