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What to expect in the Notion - Engineering - Remote interview process
## Notion Software Engineer Interview Guide & Process
Notion is known for its extreme product craftsmanship and unique data model (blocks). They look for engineers with high attention to detail.
### 1. Recruiter Phone Screen (30 mins)
Basic alignment on role, location, and experience.
### 2. Technical Screen (1 hour)
A mix of coding and practical product sense. You might be asked to implement a basic text editor feature or handle complex DOM manipulations.
### 3. Virtual Onsite (4-5 hours)
- **Frontend / Fullstack Practical:** Building a small, polished UI component with complex state.
- **Architecture:** Discussing local-first data syncing, caching, and database scalability.
- **Foundational CS / Algorithms:** One standard coding round.
- **Values & Craft:** Assessing your dedication to quality and user experience.
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