I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Descript
Interview
Phone call, code challenge, systems design, project deep dive, product management, and another coding challenge.
Everyone was very friendly. The coding problems were relevant to the role. And the questions were good. STAR format style
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To discuss in great detail a project that I was proud of
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Descript in Oct 2024
Interview
I had an initial call with a recruiter and then scheduled the next step for a technical evaluation. I ended up canceling the follow-up because 1) they don't use seniority levels via title (with documentation), and 2) they don't let you negotiate your starting salary. This is so anti-competitive, it's wild.
I understand the job market is hard right now but it genuinely feels like they are taking advantage of their position as an employer. There are better fish out there, guys.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Relevant work experience, including full history and recent experience.
I applied through other source. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Descript
Interview
My interview experience was great. Met with engineers and leadership, questions were interesting and practical. Everybody I spoke with seemed very excited about the product, and happy to be working at Descript. The company was very generous and considerate with its time as I navigated multiple offers. Came out feeling that the product was great and people even better!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard loops with design, coding and behavioral questions covered.
