The first step is an online assessment. It's not LeetCode-style. I was able to use the language of my choice. You have to fill in some blanks in a small program and answer some simple questions about databases.

The second step was a video meeting with a recruiter to discuss next steps.

Next was the first phase of the virtual onsite. There were 2 system design interviews and one coding interview. The system design interviews were typical. The coding interview was not LeetCode-style. I had to write some REST endpoints that used a database. They sent me an example repository a few days ahead of the interview so I could get my environment set up. At the start of the interview, the interviewer gave me another repository to work in that had the same dependencies as the example. So the best way to prepare yourself is to study the libraries and the database in the example. Those are what you'll be using during the interview.

Then came the second phase of the virtual onsite. First I had a behavioral interview with the hiring manager. It was very relaxed. Then I had another behavioral with a VP of Engineering. It was also very relaxed.

I got an offer a few days later. I had multiple meetings with Circle employees before I made a decision to help me decide.

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