Candidates describe Athenahealth software engineer interviews as a HackerRank-style assessment, live data structures and algorithms rounds, project and design discussion, and a manager or HR conversation, with some billing-themed problems.
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Candidates describe the Athenahealth software engineer interview as coding-heavy, with data structures and algorithms deciding most outcomes. Some report an online HackerRank or HackerEarth assessment early on, with medium-level problems on arrays and strings. Two candidates say passing every test case, not just reaching a rough answer, was the real hurdle. One said brute-force solutions were not enough and the interviewers expected an optimized approach quickly.
The problems can carry a healthcare flavor. One candidate was asked billing and claims questions, such as summing charges in a 2D array, validating claims data and finding a closest claim match, though the underlying work was standard data structures and algorithms. Practicing familiar patterns in unfamiliar wording is a sensible way to prepare. Other reported problems include a spiral matrix, reversing a linked list, merging intervals and finding the most frequent repeated letter in a string.
Beyond coding, some candidates report project and fundamentals discussion. Topics mentioned include Java, Spring Boot, SQL, object-oriented principles and the technologies used in past projects or internships. System design appears in some accounts, including an appointment booking system, but not all.
The final stage is usually a managerial, director-level or behavioral conversation. One candidate said the behavioral interviewer seemed to prefer short answers, and another was asked where they see themselves in five years. Experiences vary by level and location, and some candidates mention reschedules and slow or missing follow-up. Be ready to explain your projects clearly and practice thinking aloud while you code.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report a short recruiter or HR call, sometimes about 30 minutes, covering background and interest in the role. One candidate also reported a hiring-manager behavioral call early on. Tone varied between reports, so prepare a concise account of your experience and why you want the role.
Some candidates report a timed online test with medium-level problems on arrays and strings, and one also saw aptitude questions. Another saw SQL and Spring Boot questions. Candidates say passing all test cases mattered, so practice edge cases and efficient solutions.
Candidates describe one to three live coding rounds. Reported problems included spiral matrix, linked list reversal, merging intervals, finding loyal customers across two files, and billing-themed array tasks. Some say interviewers wanted optimized, working code, so move from a correct first pass to an improved solution quickly.
Some candidates report a round, or part of a round, on past projects, internships, OOP principles, Java, Spring Boot and SQL. Others report system design, such as an appointment booking system. This stage may vary by level, so be ready to explain your technical choices.
Candidates describe a final managerial, director-level or behavioral conversation, including scenario-based questions. One candidate was told they did well yet was later rejected, and another reported a long silence after the last rounds. Follow up on timelines with your recruiter, since communication after interviews varied.
