The interview process ran well over two months, and the biggest issue was the communication, there were long stretches of silence between rounds and almost no proactive updates. I repeatedly had to follow up just to learn whether anything was moving, no timelines were given, no clear feedback, or a clear view of what was next. The lack of basic coordination turned what could’ve been an exciting opportunity into a frustrating, discouraging experience. Had to reach out to the scheduler because the recruiter was non responsive. While the people I met were sharp and genuinely kind, the recruiting experience itself felt disorganized and unprioritized, leaving a bad taste overall. Because of that, I wouldn’t apply or interview again unless the process and communication standards materially improved.

The hiring manager came across as quite dismissive during the interview. They began without any introductions and immediately launched into a series of generic, scripted questions. There was little effort to create rapport, and their tone at times felt condescending. It gave the impression that they may have been uncomfortable or defensive, which made for a challenging and unproductive conversation.

Smooth process. Met with recruiter, next with hiring manager. Then met with internal and external team members, and finally with recruiter again. Offer came from a different level/area of HR.