This was one of the weirdest, most unprofessional and disappointing interview processes I went through in my whole life. 1) I applied online and I was invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager directly without HR screening. That was already odd as there was no alignment on salary, benefits and notice period 2) I spoke with the hiring manager. He was professional although totally unemphatetic and cold. It seemed more of a grilling than an interview. That felt uncomfortable. 3) the hiring manager told me that I was through the next stage. 4) I didn't hear from them in a month and a half. I then received a random email on a Friday night from the recruitment coordinator asking if I was available for an interview. I asked for some clarifications politely as this whole process has been nothing but odd and chaotic, and I was ghosted again since. Very disappointing process, I'm glad I didn't get an offer.

I went through six rounds of interviews. It started with a behavioral conversation with a recruiter about my background and career goals, followed by a behavioral and technical discussion with the hiring manager covering experience, problem-solving, and technical skills. The most challenging round was the technical panel with senior CSEs, where they assessed deep technical knowledge, troubleshooting, and presentation skills. After that, I had a behavioral and technical interview with a solutions architect, focused on both technical expertise and strategic thinking. Next was a conversation with the head of the organization, which was more high-level, centered on leadership and alignment with company values. The final round was with the head of HR to discuss offer details and expectations. Everyone I spoke with was incredibly kind and highly intelligent. The tech panel was challenging, but a great learning experience. If you prep well, you will succeed!