OpenTable Senior Software Engineer interview questions

I wish I had read the earlier reviews before applying — they would have helped me set the right expectations. Unfortunately, this turned out to be one of the most disappointing interview experiences I’ve had in quite some time. The initial HR discussion went smoothly, though I agreed to a slightly lower salary than I originally requested. The first technical interview focused mainly on design-level and behavioral questions. The questions felt rather generic — similar to those commonly seen in Google or Amazon-style interviews. Still, it was a comfortable and open discussion where I could express my views freely and have constructive exchanges. The next stage was a take-home coding task, requiring the design and implementation along with explanations for the design decisions. The one-week timeframe was a little tight given the scope, but I managed to complete and submit it on time. What followed, however, was the most disappointing part — a complete breakdown in communication. After submitting the project, I heard nothing for several days. About a week later, the HR representative informed me that the engineers would review it, and later the same day, I received a generic rejection email without any feedback or explanation. A follow-up discussion was offered but never actually took place. Overall, this reflected a very poor interview process — lacking transparency, timely communication, and respect for candidates’ time and effort. In many of the earlier reviews here, the company has responded by saying they’re “sorry about the experience” and are “continuously reviewing their interview process.” However, based on what I encountered, it doesn’t appear that any meaningful improvement has been made.