Grab

Phone round with recruiter to understand the candidate's background and motivation. This is also a chance to learn more about the company, its operations, and the specific requirements of the role.

Called by HR for a background check. Came to the office for an interview directly with the hiring manager and head of department (or VP, I forget). The questions focused solely on my experiences, asking for all the details.

The interview process was structured, highly technical, and professional. The technical panel interviews were incredibly deep and focused on practical, real-world systems architecture rather than just abstract textbook coding. It was a great opportun