Process
The interview process was absolutely pathetic. I had a screening call with the talent acquisition manager for the role post which the second round was scheduled with the hiring manager.
The second round was a discussion on my background with respect to the role. I was told I will be informed with a decision within 2 days but after the interview they completely ghosted me for 2 weeks before responding with a rejection. At least keep the candidate informed even if the process is taking longer. I had not gotten any response from them even after multiple followup emails.
Questions
What type of database performance issues have you identified in your current role, and how did you overcome them?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the DigitalOcean Database Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
DigitalOcean's interview process for their Database Engineer roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for DigitalOcean's Database Engineer interview process in India.
DigitalOcean Work Experiences
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- 4.0Good startStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 10, 2021Pros: My fellow employees are tremendous. They have gone out of their way to be inclusive and adaptable. Lot of company spirit (sometimes too much)Cons: There are too many meetings that seem prescribed rather than called to address a real issue or problem. Coordination across projects is incredibly heavyweight. Too many meetings (see above) with too many invitees. Where is the focus? Jira, Jira, Jira is the ongoing issue.
