Great technical process, but vague and confusing behavioral round.
Pros:
- The HR team is highly professional, responsive, and provides crystal-clear communication throughout the process.
- The technical interview (live coding/system design) was objective and professional. The tasks were clear and focused on real-world engineering challenges rather than "leetcoding."
- Their own interview platform is smooth and intuitive to use.
Cons:
- Many questions during the behaviour interview were poorly structured and abstract. I had to ask for clarification multiple times just to understand the intent behind the question.
- During the behavioral round, there was an strong focus on management scenarios (e.g., how to handle a colleague's lack of progress) rather than technical leadership or architecture. It felt more like an interview for a Project Manager or Team Lead role.
- Despite passing the technical assessment, the final decision seemed to be based on "cultural fit" interpreted through the lens of specific management-style answers, which was frustrating given the seniority of the engineering position.
The behavioral round needs better structure.