After the initial HR interview, had a preliminary technical interview. After that went into a panel interview with two directors. The role had called out for an eye for strategy along with technology in general and did not specifically suggest extensive Salesforce ecosystem experience however the interviewers felt that was an important aspect. Could have set the expectations better both in the job description and in the HR conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked to present on a project that I had worked on and the overall reference architecture around it.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Salesforce in Feb 2020
Interview
This is one of the best interview process which I've ever came across. I've interviewed and selected at YouTube, Amazon, Adobe etc and Salesforce's helpful Human Resource folks were the biggest advantage to this. They were very motivating
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Salesforce (Atlanta, GA) in Apr 2020
Interview
The interview was with the Customer Success team of Mulesoft and almost every round is technical. There were 6 rounds in total.
1. Technical interview with Technical Architect
2. Technical interview with VP
3. Managerial interview with Sr. Director
4. Develop Application project
5. Present the project to the panel
6. Blend of questions with one or more VP's
I was referred by one of my ex-colleagues and I applied for the Technical Architect at their portal and I got a call from the HR explaining the interview process followed by scheduling the first round.
The team that I was interviewed for is very mature. They interviewed me with an intention of selecting me and not with an intention of rejecting me. The entire process was very clear and smooth. The team made me feel that I am already part of the Salesforce family just after my first round of interview. I cannot say that interview was easy or average or difficult as it depends on the background one comes from. Having technical skills is good (can be mastered by anybody with training) but the thought process is the key to crack the interview.