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30-min initial call with internal recruiter Live coding session (1 hour) After passing the coding session, I was offered an on-site technical challenge, whiteboarding session, and round-robin interviews. I was also given the option to complete the

I applied online and then had an initial call. The recruiter provided background information on the company and details about available roles. This was followed by a standard data structures and algorithms technical screen conducted via HackerRank.

I really enjoyed the interview process. There was an obvious emphasis on trying to discover positive qualities instead of dwelling on negatives. It was a full-day interview with: * A few soft sessions * A systems design whiteboarding session * A 3