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Nextdoor Software Engineer interview experience

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MediumUnited StatesPosted Jul 2014 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process felt surprisingly extensive.

I ended up speaking with roughly five engineers, plus a product manager and even the VP of engineering. The overall vibe was positive, and the interviews felt more like a conversation than a gotcha.

The technical questions centered on the usual programming and algorithms topics, and with standard preparation they didn’t feel overwhelming. Alongside the coding work, they also tried to understand how I fit culturally—whether I genuinely liked the product and whether I came across as an amicable person.

What made it stand out was how much they emphasized product love and communication, not

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