Atlan Interview Experience: Frontend Engineer Intern

Overview

The candidate secured a Frontend Engineer Intern position at Atlan after a streamlined interview process. The process began with an application and culminated in an offer, with the candidate highlighting the supportive nature of the HR team throughout. The candidate had another offer from Fi, but ultimately chose Atlan.

Interview Rounds

1. Initial Application:

The candidate initiated contact with a senior recruiter via email, expressing interest in a role at Atlan and attaching their resume and profile.

2. HR Screening Call:

Following the application, the candidate participated in a 15-20 minute phone call with HR. The discussion covered the role, the company, the candidate's availability, and the subsequent steps in the interview process.

3. Take-Home Challenge:

The candidate received a take-home assignment presented as a Notion link. This link outlined the project's overview, specific tasks, and areas of focus. The challenge centered on building a frontend web application. The candidate was required to submit a GitHub repository, complete with a README detailing the problem and solution, a setup guide, performance analysis, and the tech stack utilized. The candidate submitted the challenge within two days, well before the seven-day deadline.

4. Technical Interview:

The candidate participated in a one-hour technical interview with an Engineering Director at Atlan. The interview began with a discussion about Atlan's mission and the problems it addresses. The candidate then demonstrated the web application, focusing on edge cases, performance optimization, and potential areas for improvement. The conversation also covered the candidate's familiarity with various technologies.

Timeline

• June 15, 2023: Initial outreach to recruiter.
• June 16, 2023: Received confirmation of profile shortlisting.
• June 21, 2023: Completed the telephonic round with HR and received the take-home challenge.
• June 23, 2023: Submitted the assignment, including the repository, documentation, and deployed link.
• June 26, 2023: Received a positive update and scheduled the technical interview.
• June 27, 2023: Participated in a technical interview with the Engineering Director.
• June 28, 2023: Received an offer.

Key Takeaways

The candidate emphasizes the importance of resilience and learning from rejections. Prior to receiving the offer from Atlan, the candidate faced numerous rejections, which ultimately contributed to their success. Each rejection provided an opportunity for introspection and skill enhancement, better preparing the candidate for the Atlan interview process. The candidate also highlighted the supportive and generous nature of the Atlan HR team.