My interview experience at Autodesk was unfortunately quite disappointing and didn't align with my expectations of a leading software company. I initially spoke with an HR recruiter, which went smoothly. However, the subsequent interviews were problematic.

The first interview with a Director started late. While I understand busy schedules, the Director arrived with drywall dust on his hands and shirt, which felt unprofessional. The following interviews with two Senior Engineering Managers also suffered from tardiness.

One manager joined remotely from a busy public location, experiencing frequent internet connectivity issues and distractions from the surrounding environment. This made it difficult to have a focused conversation.

I found the interview questions to be very basic for the role I applied for. More concerning was that when I asked the interviewers questions about the team, projects, or company culture, they seemed unprepared and unable to provide thoughtful responses. This lack of engagement and knowledge was surprising.

Following the initial HR screening, I had several unanswered questions. Despite this, I received no further communication from the HR team. Scheduling for the subsequent interviews was handled by a different individual who I never interacted with directly. This lack of follow-up and communication added to my overall negative impression.

I had hoped for a more professional and engaging interview experience with Autodesk, given their reputation. Unfortunately, the lack of punctuality, technical difficulties, basic interview questions, and poor communication left me with serious concerns about the company culture and the team's passion for their work.

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