I met the heads of the company at a special career fair; they were very personable. It took a month to hear anything back, but after that, the process was quick. It was clear they took the time to learn extensively about my personal projects and previous work.

The first step was a non-technical phone interview, designed to understand my interests and potential fit for various positions. They scheduled an on-site interview during that same conversation. I chose to schedule mine a month out due to my schedule at the time, but they were willing to accommodate me that very week.

Upon arriving at the office, I found the atmosphere and culture to be great. The interview lasted a very long time; they estimated four hours, but it ended up being five. It consisted of approximately six one-on-one interviews.

These interviews were all technical, though time was allotted for any questions I had. I performed well on one or two, but poorly on quite a few. Fatigue was a significant factor; I would recommend taking their offers for water breaks, which I did not. By the final interview, I was very fatigued, and that was likely the most important one.

I received an email a few days later stating they would not be making an offer. All the interviewers were personable.

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