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Vimeo is looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves contributing to the development of our innovative video platform, collaborating with experienced engineers, and growing your skills in a fast-paced environment.

Rounds·4

Timeline·~14d

Experience·0 - 2 yrs

Comp band·US$75000 - US$95000

Interview time·210 min

Evaluation

What they measure.

  • Technical proficiency in core programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go).
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Communication and collaboration skills.
  • Cultural fit and alignment with Vimeo's values.

Preparation

How to prepare.

Tips

  1. Review fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures (arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, hash maps) and algorithms (sorting, searching, graph traversal).
  2. Practice coding problems on platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Coderbyte, focusing on medium-difficulty problems.
  3. Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
  4. Familiarize yourself with version control systems, particularly Git.
  5. Research Vimeo's technology stack and products to understand our business and how software engineering contributes to it.
  6. Prepare to discuss your resume, highlighting relevant projects and experiences.
  7. Practice behavioral questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Study plan

Fig · Study plan — 05 phases

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Phase 01 of 05

Data Structures

Weeks 1-2: Data Structures (Arrays, Lists, Trees, HashMaps). Complexity analysis.

Weeks 1-2: Focus on Data Structures. Cover arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees (binary trees, BSTs), heaps, and hash tables. Understand their time and space complexity for common operations. Practice implementing them and solving problems related to them.

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.
  • Explain the difference between a process and a thread.
  • Describe a situation where you had to deal with a conflict within a team.
  • How would you design a URL shortener service?
  • What are RESTful APIs?
  • Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
  • How do you stay updated with new technologies?

Locations

Regional differences.

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Location

New York

Interview focus

Understanding of fundamental programming concepts.Problem-solving abilities.Enthusiasm for learning and growth.

Common questions

  • Tell me about a challenging project you worked on during your internship or academic career.
  • How do you approach debugging a complex issue?
  • Describe a time you had to learn a new technology quickly. How did you do it?

Tips

  • Be prepared to discuss your academic projects in detail.
  • Showcase your eagerness to learn and contribute.
  • Research Vimeo's products and values.

Rounds

Round-by-round.

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

DSA

Coding questions at Vimeo.

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