The interview was a three-stage process.

First, I had a quick chat with the recruiter. Then, I met with the hiring manager for more of a cultural screening – an "are we a good fit?" kind of interview.

The final interview was approximately 4.5 hours and consisted of five different sessions. I met various members of the team I would be joining, from other Engineering Leads to the Director and individuals in between.

Two of the five interviews were technical:

• One tested my understanding of JavaScript concepts (scope & closures, the prototype, context, spread, etc.).
• The other was an algorithms question.

The remaining three interviews were behavioral/leadership-focused, designed to assess my leadership style and how I interact and communicate with team members.

During the technical interviews, there were moments where I struggled. The interviewer provided a safe environment for me to ask questions and receive guidance. It felt more like a collaboration than a judgment, which is exactly how I prefer to conduct interviews. This experience gave me a real sense of how we would collaborate if we were working together.

I applied to HubSpot because it was rated the #1 best tech company to work for by Business Insider. After going through their interview process, I can see why. Everyone on the team exemplified their culture of inclusion and empathy, and they seemed like genuinely happy people.

I received an offer, which was both surprising and extremely gratifying. Ultimately, I accepted a position with a different company. However, I highly recommend considering HubSpot for your next career move. If the interviewers and the interview process are any indication of their culture and values, it's clear why they are rated the #1 best tech company to work for.

They asked situational questions (tell me a time..., how would you..., etc.) about dealing with:

• Leading and growing direct reports
• Unforeseen project changes
• Process improvement, etc.