The actual interviews were very good.

They were detailed, not the usual run-of-the-mill DSA questions. They actually tested know-how and field knowledge.

Since the position was for a particular area, I was tested in depth on that.

The process included:

• A phone screening (which I didn't think I did too well on, but I proceeded).
• Three detailed technical interviews with US-based individuals.
• A basic manager round at the start.

The interview scheduling could be improved. Recruiters should inform candidates of the focus area before each interview.

Data I/O related topics, filesystems, Linux.

Very detailed interview on cache design, distributed systems, and how to design them.