Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 3 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Sony (San Mateo, CA) nel mese di dic 2023
Colloquio
First, there was an initial phone screen with a recruiter to cover the role, hiring process, and your experience. Then you have interviews with different engineers who are a part of the team you will work with. The questions are very technical but focus on your thought process which is nice.
Domande di colloquio [1]
Domanda 1
Can you describe how you would implement a ring buffer?
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Sony (Bengaluru) nel mese di apr 2026
Colloquio
I applied and received a callback from Sony. The interview was scheduled for 1 hour on a Saturday. I joined 2 minutes early with my video on. The interviewer joined on time but kept his video off the entire time.
Right after a quick "Hi [my name]", he started asking questions without introducing himself or his role. From the start, he seemed in a hurry. He frequently cut me off mid-answer and moved to the next question, even when I hadn't finished explaining. He also appeared to be listening for very specific wording – if my answer didn't match exactly what he had in mind, he would stop me.
The whole Q&A lasted only about 20 minutes, after which he spent ~10 minutes summarizing what he thought he heard. The interview ended at 30 minutes (half the scheduled time). I had no chance to ask questions, clarify points, or even catch my breath. Having his camera off while I was on added to the impersonal, rushed feeling.
The technical questions themselves were reasonable and relevant to my experience. However, the interviewer’s behavior was unprofessional – no introduction, video off, constant interruptions, and no space for a normal conversation. This was not what I expected from a company of Sony’s reputation.
Advice to candidates:
Be prepared for a fast-paced, rigid interview style where the interviewer may keep their camera off and not let you complete your answers. Don't expect a warm or conversational tone.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura tramite l'università. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Sony (Chennai) nel mese di gen 2023
Colloquio
The interview process, which featured coding questions, was both challenging and analytical. It required a deep understanding of technical concepts and problem-solving skills. The experience was detailed and structured, with each task designed to assess various aspects of coding proficiency under time constraints. The process was dynamic and rigorous, demanding a methodical approach to problem-solving while adapting to different types of questions. The overall experience was engaging, intensive, and designed to evaluate practical and theoretical knowledge thoroughly.