There's external pressure, and sometimes you have to rush like crazy to deliver. There won't be "thanks" until after it's successful (if it is).
The process went smoothly overall; the interviewers were very nice. However, they only hire for specific teams, so if you take too long to prepare, the position might already be filled and no longer open to new candidates.
I applied online. The process took 2+ months. Pros: Interview prep materials were detailed and sent well ahead of each stage. The AI-assisted coding round was a genuinely interesting format. Cons: The process took roughly two and a half months end-
The first stage is a recruiter screening. The second stage is an AI-assisted programming interview round, where you provide your own AI and your own setup before the interview starts. There is then a system design interview round right after.
The process went smoothly overall; the interviewers were very nice. However, they only hire for specific teams, so if you take too long to prepare, the position might already be filled and no longer open to new candidates.
I applied online. The process took 2+ months. Pros: Interview prep materials were detailed and sent well ahead of each stage. The AI-assisted coding round was a genuinely interesting format. Cons: The process took roughly two and a half months end-
The first stage is a recruiter screening. The second stage is an AI-assisted programming interview round, where you provide your own AI and your own setup before the interview starts. There is then a system design interview round right after.