This was a poorly executed, careless interview process.

1. During the technical screen (round 3): The interviewer pasted the solution into CoderPad instead of the problem. They didn't notice until I asked questions about the "prompt."

2. Before the on-site (round 4): The technical recruiter promised to provide details on the format and scope of topics covered. I followed up multiple times, but never received any information. They went radio silent for the 4 days leading up to the on-site. I went into a 6+ hour interview with just a list of names and titles.

3. At the on-site (round 4): 20 minutes into the start of the schedule, the technical recruiter sent an email with cursory details on the format for half the panel. I didn't see the email until the day was half over.

4. At the on-site (round 4): The schedule was comprised of a 6-person technical panel. The panel was 100% male. (With 13% of their engineering team being women, one would expect a greater degree of professionalism and awareness around how their interview process contributes to such a dismal ratio.)

5. Post on-site: The technical recruiter offered to hop on a call to explain the team's decision. I appreciated the offer and sent over times. I received no response. The technical recruiter went radio silent. Again.

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