The hiring process at Kakao takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Merchandising had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Merchandising roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
2 hours of technical interview. Mostly about prior research works. Asked very details of the works as there was a very specific match between the recruiting team. Also had 15 minutes coffee break. After that, 1 hour of interview with higher level staffs.
Asked 4 plain coding questions. Three plain questions and one question involves a probability checking which might require some fundamental.
Then had an interview with their employee and walked through how and why I solved the problems in such a way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Probabilistic way of checking matrix-vector multiplication
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kakao (Seoul) in Jul 2023
Interview
The interviewers were very kind and gentle, and the questions were very impressive. The facilities for interview was so nice and well-equipped. Welcoming atmosphere. Clear guides for the following steps.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q. Walk me through your professional experience, please.
Q. What was the most difficult situation for you to deal with HR issue?
Q. What is your strengths and weaknesses?