The interview process was lengthy and, unfortunately, did not feel respectful of candidates’ time. After completing the Ribbon AI interview, I spoke with six different team members over several weeks. As the process progressed, many of the conversations became increasingly redundant, with significant overlap in topics and questions. After scheduling what was described as the executive interview, it was canceled one day prior with the explanation that the role had already been filled. At the time of writing, the position remained publicly listed, which added to the confusion around the decision and overall process. If there were candidates further along in the pipeline, that possibility should have been communicated transparently so applicants could make informed decisions about their time and expectations. From a candidate perspective, investing over a month in interviews only to have the role closed at the final stage was frustrating and disappointing. Greater transparency around hiring timelines, pipeline status, and decision-making would significantly improve the candidate experience.

The first interview was a RibbonAI interview where an AI agent interviewed me with camera required to be on. Received a rejection soon after. The whole experience felt pretty shallow and dystopian, zero human contact, including the emails.