Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optimal Dynamics (New York, NY) nel mese di feb 2021
Colloquio
I was first given a Hackerrank coding assessment, questions were moderate. Once I passed that, I got a call for a pair programming interview. Simple question but I made a simple error which I resolved in a few minutes. Interviewer was pretty happy, but a day after the interview I got a rejection. I emailed the interviewer asking for feedback and he replied saying that they had found a better suited candidate.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Basic questions about my background, projects, etc
Check if a number is prime or not
Get JSON response from HTTP request and print based on conditions
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optimal Dynamics
Colloquio
There was no HR involved which was a red flag for me (all the interview process and communication was done by the team). After a part that took me more than 4 hours, they ghosted me for a month before remembering me.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Optimal Dynamics (Newyork, Scotland) nel mese di mag 2025
Colloquio
The interview process started with a recruiter phone screen focused on my background and interest in logistics optimization. This was followed by a take-home technical assessment involving simulation, data analysis, and linear programming using Python — to be completed in 4 hours. After submitting, I was invited to a virtual technical round where I walked through my solution and answered follow-up questions about modeling, scalability, and algorithm choices. The final stage involved a behavioral interview with the engineering manager, focusing on teamwork, problem-solving under pressure, and past project experiences.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
How would you simulate a logistics network using Python?
Explain how you would optimize delivery routes for a fleet of trucks.
What data structures would you use to model a transportation network?
Given a dataset of shipments and delivery times, how would you analyze delays?
How do you approach solving linear programming problems in Python?
Describe a time you worked on a simulation or modeling project.
What challenges do you foresee when building scalable logistics software?
How would you handle real-time data streaming from GPS devices into your system?