Architecture Interview — On Both Sides of the Barricades
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A talk that examines architecture interviews from both the employer and candidate perspectives, using Tinkoff’s experience to explain how their architecture section was designed, how it differs from classic system-design interviews, what employers look for, and how assessments map to grade levels. It then gives concrete advice for candidates on topics to study (building scalable applications even in small feature teams) and practical ways to improve those skills, and closes by discussing behavioral/fit interviews that often trip up technically strong applicants.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:45Interview goals and structure
- 2:50Old hiring process problems
- 6:18New interview format search
- 9:11Custom format differences
- 12:03Active interviewer role
- 17:32Solution evaluation criteria
- 22:31Key skills for large projects
- 24:23Testing and performance
- 28:17Network optimization and persistence
- 33:17Library and UI development
- 35:01Reliability and scalability
- 37:12Behavioral interview and company DNA
- 41:45Summary and conclusions
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