I recently had a hiring manager (HM) video interview with Cambridge Mobile Telematics, and it was a poor experience. The interview started a few minutes late without acknowledgment, and overall there was a noticeable lack of engagement throughout the conversation. The interviewer often looked away from the camera and asked very limited follow-up questions, which made it difficult to have a meaningful exchange. In the coding portion, after I completed the problem, there were still over 20 minutes remaining, but the interview was concluded early instead of using the time for deeper discussion, trade-offs, or exploring alternative approaches. Additionally, although I applied for a Senior Software Engineer role, the interviewer mentioned during the conversation that they were looking for a Principal-level engineer, which created some confusion around role expectations. Overall, the interview did not feel like a meaningful or thorough evaluation and raised concerns about the clarity and consistency of the hiring process, especially for a hiring manager round.

5 rounds total cleared it with strong feedback They agreed for a pay X knowing my previous comp. Then they revised it downwards three times. One time revision would've made sense but going down multiple times saying peer parity shows lack of process. Bad signal.

Professionalism & Communication: The company’s HR team was clear and responsive. They shared the process upfront and kept me updated between rounds. Interview Structure: The process was well-organized — starting with a recruiter screen, followed by technical assessments, then team/manager conversations, and finally a leadership cultural fit discussion. Each stage felt purposeful rather than repetitive. Interviewers’ Approach: The interviewers were respectful and engaged. Technical questions were challenging but fair, focused on real-world problem-solving instead of trick puzzles. Candidate Experience: The overall experience felt smooth. Scheduling was flexible, and feedback after each stage was timely. I left with a positive impression of the company’s culture and seriousness about hiring. Areas to Improve: A bit more clarity on role expectations and growth opportunities during the early rounds would have helped, but this was addressed later in the process.