I applied online. I interviewed at Rockstar Games (Carlsbad, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
Start with a recruiter screening and online assessment that includes db design and algorithm coding. Then a zoom technical interview. Then finally the onsite interview that consists of live coding, design session, and personality session.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you decide if you want to advocate for a new framework for the team/department?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rockstar Games
Interview
First interview with a recruiter was normal and simple. Followed by an online assessment, of two LC easy and a basic OO class design problem. The next interview was with a team member and where I had issues. The interviewer was the most uninterested, apathetic, and unwelcoming interviewer I've ever experienced. Pretty sure I could've ended my life on camera and he wouldn't have cared. He asked data structures and memory questions, not coding, ranging from easy to slightly hard-ish. Then another simple OO class extension design coding problem. I declined moving forward because if the interviewer is their best face to put forward then I doubt the culture is much better.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Create a class that implements the functionalities of two existing classes with overlapping methods without modifying the two existing classes.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rockstar Games (New York, NY) in Jun 2024
Interview
I had the following interviews:
1. Initial HR call.
2. Codility assessment.
3. Coding concepts interview.
4. Live coding interview.
5. Behevioral interview.
Live coding interview was the most challenging for me. So, my advice is practice, practice and practice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical .NET questions that you can find on the Internet.
Seniot Software Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Rockstar Games with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 44.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seniot Software Engineer roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rockstar Games overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rockstar Games as a Seniot Software Engineer according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 24%
Phone interview: 24%
One on one interview: 18%
Group panel interview: 18%
Presentation: 12%
Personality test: 6%
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