Atlassian
Principal Software Engineer
Practice for Principal Software Engineer
Atlassian
Values Alignment Discussion
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's alignment with Atlassian's core values and how they demonstrate these values in their past experiences. It focuses on behavioral questions to understand their approach to teamwork, problem-solving, and customer interaction.
5 minutesTell me about a time you had to make a decision that was unpopular with your team. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?
5 minutesDescribe a situation where you had to challenge a decision made by a senior team member or manager. What was your approach, and what did you learn from the experience?
5 minutesAt Atlassian, we value 'Open Company, No Bullshit.' Describe a time when you had to deliver difficult feedback to a colleague or manager. How did you approach the conversation, and what was the result?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Data Structures and Algorithms Proficiency
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's ability to solve complex problems using data structures and algorithms. It focuses on coding skills, code quality, and conceptual thinking.
5 minutesGiven a large log file containing user activity data, design an algorithm to identify the top K most active users within a specific time range. Discuss the time and space complexity of your solution.
5 minutesImplement a function to detect if a linked list has a cycle. If a cycle exists, return the node where the cycle begins.
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System Design and Architecture
30 minutesThis round assesses the candidate's ability to design scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. It focuses on technical depth, breadth, and proficiency through designing a solution to an established problem.
5 minutesDesign a rate limiter for a public API. Consider the different algorithms and trade-offs involved in implementing such a system.
5 minutesDesign a system for distributing real-time notifications to millions of users. Consider the different architectural patterns and technologies that could be used.
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.
Leadership Craft Interview
30 minutesThis round focuses on a project (or a few projects) where the candidate demonstrated engineering leadership. The questions will be scenario-based, so the candidate should come prepared with examples that demonstrate their experience across one or more projects that they have been a part of or have led.
5 minutesDescribe a time when you had to lead a team through a challenging technical project. What were the key obstacles, and how did you overcome them?
5 minutesTell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision that had a significant impact on your team or organization. What factors did you consider, and how did you communicate your decision?
All interviews are private and won't be shared with the recruiters.