The interview process involved an initial HR screen, followed by a phone/online coding challenge. The final stage was an eight-hour in-person interview, three hours of which were dedicated solely to coding.

During the coding portion, some interviewers demonstrated a lack of respect and unfamiliarity with Coderpad. They seemed uninterested in hearing my thought process and even provided misleading suggestions when I discussed potential solutions. It appeared they made their decisions early in the coding segment, leaving no time at the end for me to ask questions.

During the onsite portion, the office was decorated for Pride with photos of "Proud DBxers" displayed on walls and screens. As an LGBTQ+ person, this made me uncomfortable. While San Francisco is generally more accepting, I've experienced homophobic environments where public displays of pride can unfortunately lead to discrimination and even endanger individuals. Growing up in a town where violence against gay people was discussed made me acutely aware of these risks.

DB's public display of LGBTQ+ support could inadvertently put employees at risk. It might enable other employees to discriminate against them or share their identities with others, leading to discrimination outside of work, which can be difficult to trace. Furthermore, it could pressure individuals to come out when they are not ready, regardless of the company's encouragement to be "Proud."

For any LGBTQA+ or questioning person who is not out to everyone and is interviewing outside of Pride month, please be aware of this and proceed only if you feel comfortable.

Overall, there seemed to be a disconnect between the company's projected image and its actual practices.

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