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Behavioral went okay, but then coding I think they had a really high standard. Didn't let me think a lot through the question and started prodding early on. It seems like they value fastness over everything.

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. Day 1: Phone screen, leetcode, and behavioral round. Results came within an hour. Day 2: 3 rounds, 2 LC, and 1 system design. Design: Metrics ingestion system. Results took a week.

The interview process was smooth, well-structured, and professionally conducted from start to finish. Each stage was clearly communicated, making the experience comfortable and transparent. The questions asked were of moderate to high difficulty, a