Recruiter Screen: Initial 15–30 minute call to discuss background, experience, and role fit. 3 Technical Round: Focused on coding, data structures, and core concepts (Java/backend/full stack depending on role). live coding or problem-solving questions, sometimes allowing pseudocode and system design. Behavioral Round: Questions based on past experience using the STAR method (teamwork, conflict, challenges, projects). Final / Onsite (or virtual panel): Combination of technical + behavioral interviews with multiple engineers or hiring managers. In some cases, included system design or deep dive into past projects.

The worst part of the interview was the silence and the lack of any feedback afterward. The standard automated response was, “We’ve decided to move forward with other candidates.” Even though I completed two tasks in 45 minutes, and during the second interview, the manager himself said that all my answers were good.

It was a one hour panel interview with two interviewers. The interview was mostly technical with a heavy focus on system design and one question talking through solving a coding question.