Two phone interviews, which were more or less on the easy side.

Five onsite rounds focused on different areas:

• DS/Algo
• Low-level C++
• System design
• Machine learning, etc.

Overall, the interview experience was positive until the final round. The interviewer, although smart, seemed inexperienced in conducting interviews. He took 10 minutes to explain the question in about 10-15 vague sentences, each an iterative improvement of the previous one. He then began solving the question himself without pausing or allowing me to reflect on what he had said. He started dropping hints even when they weren't needed. It felt as if he was competing or trying to show off the solution he had in mind.

During the interview, I spoke for about 10% of the time; I was mostly listening. That was a really sad experience.

Other than that, it would have been a really good experience. Even so, I'd say this is a good place to work. This issue is typical in startups with smart junior engineers. Some interview training could definitely make the experience better.

Signed NDA