All my interviews were remote. No HackerRank, LeetCode, whiteboard, etc.
Incredibly pleasant experience thru and thru! Every interview had the same vibe as you and someone else sitting in a diner, sipping coffee, and having a casual conversation... but remotely.
Applied through a post on LinkedIn.
A few weeks later I was sent a connection request from the hiring manager. We spoke about different architectures, programming languages, and shared hobbies.
The first screening call was with the recruiter. Talked about my previous experiences and time at university.
For the second interview, I had to sign NDAs so I won't be able to get into it. But I talked with the hiring manager and spoke about my experiences.
The third interview was a panel interview, much like the 2nd interview, under NDA so can't speak about it.
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Typically, an interviewer asks around 6–12 core technical questions, plus 3–5 behavioral questions for this role. In system-heavy roles like this, expect deep follow-ups, so total discussion often expands to 15–20 question threads rather than standalone questions.
Gauntlet of 6+ interviews. Multiple tech screenings and system designs. Poorly coordinated. Recruiter uninterested and unresponsive in general, didn't follow up on my questions and got ghosted at the end. One of the interviewers had poor communication skills and it was the most painful interview I had ever had in my career.
The interviewing process is straightforward. first resume screen, then phone screen, then one tech interview with manager, Then there's the final round panel interview with behavior questions. . . . . .
