Developer Interview Guide

Candidate Name: 

Interviewer(s): 

Date: 

Role: Full-Stack engineer

1. Introduction & Welcome (5-10 minutes)

Goal:

Make the candidate feel comfortable and welcome.

Briefly introduce Meetwith and the interviewers.

Set clear expectations for the interview process.

Compensation model and Minimum fiat expectation

Availability

Talking Points:

Interviewer(s) Introduction:

Each interviewer briefly introduces themselves: Name, Role at Meetwith.

About Meetwith (The "Why Us"):

"Welcome to Meetwith! We're a dynamic startup focused on solving the complexities of meeting coordination. Our core mission is to become the go-to platform for scheduling both group meetings and paid 1-on-1 sessions for professionals like consultants, coaches, and freelancers."

"We're currently at an exciting stage, with around 1,000 users, and we're passionate about [mention 1-2 key aspects, e.g., our user-centric approach, a specific technological challenge we're tackling, our vision for the future of scheduling]."

Interview Agenda & Structure:

"Today, we're looking forward to learning more about you and your experience. This interview will last approximately [Total Interview Time, e.g., 60 minutes]."

"We'll start with some general questions about your background and interest in Meetwith."

"Then, we'll move into a technical discussion, which will be led by [Engineer's Name/Engineering Advisor's Name]."

"Finally, there will be ample time for you to ask us any questions you might have."

Candidate's Initial Questions:

"Before we begin, do you have any initial questions for us about Meetwith or how we'll proceed today?"

2. Getting to Know the Candidate (10-15 minutes)

Goal:

Understand the candidate's motivations, relevant experience, and communication style.

Assess their initial understanding and enthusiasm for Meetwith's mission and product.

Sample Questions:

"Could you start by telling us a bit about your journey as a developer and what specifically attracted you to this opportunity at Meetwith?"

"Looking at your resume/CV, could you highlight one or two projects or experiences that you feel are most relevant to the challenges we're tackling here at Meetwith – particularly around scheduling, coordination, or perhaps payment integrations?"

"What are you looking for in your next role, and how do you see Meetwith fitting into your career aspirations?"

"From your understanding of Meetwith (a tool for group and paid meeting scheduling), what aspects of our product or problem space do you find most interesting or challenging?"

"What development environments, languages, or tools are you most passionate about working with, and why?"

"Describe a time you faced a significant technical challenge. How did you approach it, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from it?"

"How do you prefer to collaborate within a development team? Can you give an example of a successful team project you were part of?"

3. Technical Assessment (30-45 minutes)

Goal:

Evaluate the candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and ability to articulate technical concepts.

This section will be primarily led by [Name of Engineer] and/or [Name of Engineering Advisor].

Instructions for Technical Interviewer(s):

Clearly present the technical questions or problem(s).

Encourage the candidate to think aloud, ask clarifying questions, and explain their thought process.

Focus on their approach to problem-solving, code structure (if applicable), and ability to consider trade-offs, not just the "correct" answer.

(Space for Technical Questions – To be provided by your Engineer and Engineering Advisor)

Question Area 1: (e.g., System Design for a specific Meetwith feature)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 2: (e.g., Algorithm/Data Structure relevant to scheduling)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 3: (e.g., API Design / Backend Logic)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 4: (e.g., Frontend considerations / Specific framework question)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

(Optional) Live Coding Exercise:

Problem Statement:

Notes on approach, code quality, problem-solving:

4. Candidate's Questions (5-10 minutes)

Goal:

Provide an opportunity for the candidate to learn more about Meetwith, the role, team dynamics, company culture, and future plans.

Gauge the candidate's level of engagement and the types of questions they ask.

Facilitation:

"That concludes the technical portion. Now, what questions do you have for us? This is a great opportunity to ask about anything – the team, our product roadmap, the day-to-day work, company culture, or our vision for Meetwith."

5. Next Steps & Closing (5 minutes)

Goal:

Clearly communicate the subsequent stages in the hiring process.

Thank the candidate for their time and interest.

End the interview on a positive and professional note.

Talking Points:

Outline Next Steps:

"Thank you so much for your time today and for sharing your experience with us. We really enjoyed our conversation."

"Our typical next steps in the process are [clearly list them, e.g.,: 'a follow-up technical deep-dive with our engineering advisor,' or 'a final chat with the founders,' or 'reference checks']."

"You can expect to hear back from us regarding the outcome of this interview by [specific timeframe, e.g., 'the end of this week,' or 'within X business days']."

Confirm the best email address/phone number for follow-up.

Thank You & Closing:

"We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about Meetwith and for us to learn about you. We'll be in touch soon."

Interviewer's Internal Feedback Section (Post-Interview)

Candidate Strengths:

Areas of Concern/Weaknesses:

Technical Skills Assessment (Specifics):

Problem-Solving Ability:

Communication Skills:

Cultural Fit/Teamwork Potential:

Overall Recommendation (e.g., Strong Hire, Hire, Hold, No Hire):

Additional Notes/Red Flags:

Developer Interview Guide

Candidate Name: 

Interviewer(s): 

Date: 

Role: Full-Stack engineer

1. Introduction & Welcome (5-10 minutes)

Goal:

Make the candidate feel comfortable and welcome.

Briefly introduce Meetwith and the interviewers.

Set clear expectations for the interview process.

Compensation model and Minimum fiat expectation

Availability

Talking Points:

Interviewer(s) Introduction:

Each interviewer briefly introduces themselves: Name, Role at Meetwith.

About Meetwith (The "Why Us"):

"Welcome to Meetwith! We're a dynamic startup focused on solving the complexities of meeting coordination. Our core mission is to become the go-to platform for scheduling both group meetings and paid 1-on-1 sessions for professionals like consultants, coaches, and freelancers."

"We're currently at an exciting stage, with around 1,000 users, and we're passionate about [mention 1-2 key aspects, e.g., our user-centric approach, a specific technological challenge we're tackling, our vision for the future of scheduling]."

Interview Agenda & Structure:

"Today, we're looking forward to learning more about you and your experience. This interview will last approximately [Total Interview Time, e.g., 60 minutes]."

"We'll start with some general questions about your background and interest in Meetwith."

"Then, we'll move into a technical discussion, which will be led by [Engineer's Name/Engineering Advisor's Name]."

"Finally, there will be ample time for you to ask us any questions you might have."

Candidate's Initial Questions:

"Before we begin, do you have any initial questions for us about Meetwith or how we'll proceed today?"

2. Getting to Know the Candidate (10-15 minutes)

Goal:

Understand the candidate's motivations, relevant experience, and communication style.

Assess their initial understanding and enthusiasm for Meetwith's mission and product.

Sample Questions:

"Could you start by telling us a bit about your journey as a developer and what specifically attracted you to this opportunity at Meetwith?"

"Looking at your resume/CV, could you highlight one or two projects or experiences that you feel are most relevant to the challenges we're tackling here at Meetwith – particularly around scheduling, coordination, or perhaps payment integrations?"

"What are you looking for in your next role, and how do you see Meetwith fitting into your career aspirations?"

"From your understanding of Meetwith (a tool for group and paid meeting scheduling), what aspects of our product or problem space do you find most interesting or challenging?"

"What development environments, languages, or tools are you most passionate about working with, and why?"

"Describe a time you faced a significant technical challenge. How did you approach it, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from it?"

"How do you prefer to collaborate within a development team? Can you give an example of a successful team project you were part of?"

3. Technical Assessment (30-45 minutes)

Goal:

Evaluate the candidate's technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and ability to articulate technical concepts.

This section will be primarily led by [Name of Engineer] and/or [Name of Engineering Advisor].

Instructions for Technical Interviewer(s):

Clearly present the technical questions or problem(s).

Encourage the candidate to think aloud, ask clarifying questions, and explain their thought process.

Focus on their approach to problem-solving, code structure (if applicable), and ability to consider trade-offs, not just the "correct" answer.

(Space for Technical Questions – To be provided by your Engineer and Engineering Advisor)

Question Area 1: (e.g., System Design for a specific Meetwith feature)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 2: (e.g., Algorithm/Data Structure relevant to scheduling)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 3: (e.g., API Design / Backend Logic)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

Question Area 4: (e.g., Frontend considerations / Specific framework question)

Prompt/Question:

Candidate's Response & Notes:

(Optional) Live Coding Exercise:

Problem Statement:

Notes on approach, code quality, problem-solving:

4. Candidate's Questions (5-10 minutes)

Goal:

Provide an opportunity for the candidate to learn more about Meetwith, the role, team dynamics, company culture, and future plans.

Gauge the candidate's level of engagement and the types of questions they ask.

Facilitation:

"That concludes the technical portion. Now, what questions do you have for us? This is a great opportunity to ask about anything – the team, our product roadmap, the day-to-day work, company culture, or our vision for Meetwith."

5. Next Steps & Closing (5 minutes)

Goal:

Clearly communicate the subsequent stages in the hiring process.

Thank the candidate for their time and interest.

End the interview on a positive and professional note.

Talking Points:

Outline Next Steps:

"Thank you so much for your time today and for sharing your experience with us. We really enjoyed our conversation."

"Our typical next steps in the process are [clearly list them, e.g.,: 'a follow-up technical deep-dive with our engineering advisor,' or 'a final chat with the founders,' or 'reference checks']."

"You can expect to hear back from us regarding the outcome of this interview by [specific timeframe, e.g., 'the end of this week,' or 'within X business days']."

Confirm the best email address/phone number for follow-up.

Thank You & Closing:

"We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about Meetwith and for us to learn about you. We'll be in touch soon."

Interviewer's Internal Feedback Section (Post-Interview)

Candidate Strengths:

Areas of Concern/Weaknesses:

Technical Skills Assessment (Specifics):

Problem-Solving Ability:

Communication Skills:

Cultural Fit/Teamwork Potential:

Overall Recommendation (e.g., Strong Hire, Hire, Hold, No Hire):

Additional Notes/Red Flags: