I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Netflix (San Jose, CA) in May 2017
Interview
- Applied online on Netflix Careers site
- Recruiter contacted me in 2-3 days for an initial 30 minute phone screen with typical questions about my background and why Netflix
- Recruiter forwarded me a take home exercise to complete prior to a phone screen with the hiring manager
- Take home exercise consisted of preparing journal entries for a typical accounting situation (1-2 hours, helpful if you refer to 10-K for their accounting treatment)
- Chatted with Hiring Manager for a 30 minute phone screen (focus on process improvements and Excel)
- Following the conversation I was told by the Recruiter I would be invited onsite
- The same Recruiter informed me 2-3 days later that the position had already been filled but they had another opening on a different team
- Spoke with new Hiring Manager for another 30 minute phone screen
- Invited onsite the following week for a 4 person 1st round interview, 30 minutes each with various members of the team and HR (focus on culture deck, process improvements, Netflix in the news/future business ideas, and most importantly a technical walkthrough of the accounting impact caused by receiving a contract dated for a prior period in the current month)
- I received a call from the Recruiter 2 days later to let me know they wouldn't be moving forward with me for a 2nd round interview with the higher ups.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You receive a Contract dated 03/31/17 for $1M on 04/07/17. Services commenced on 03/31/17. Walk me through the Journal Entries and any impact to accounting in each step.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Netflix (Los Gatos, CA) in Feb 2025
Interview
1. Phone screen with recruiter
2. Video interview with hiring manager
Process was seamless. Replies were within a week. They really wanted to see if I was a culture fit and fit for the role.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Netflix
Interview
The interview process was very quick and easy. Tricky to get an interview without knowing someone that works there. They offered snacks and drinks during the interview witch was nothing like I experienced before.
There were a lot of technical questions but it felt like the questions were more culture focused. I had 3 rounds of interviews and did not get an offer. I really appreciated HR's help in allowing me to interview for the same position in two different departments.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is an example of a difficult issue you had with a coworker?
