The interview experience was unique. It stretched over several days, beginning with the recruiter, followed by an engineer, and then an escalation engineer interview.

I was very impressed by how cool and helpful everyone was. Each person took their time and provided many details and explanations about what they do and how they work. These were all one-on-one phone calls. I loved what I heard.

Then, the final interview was with the entire team and management. This is where it got tricky, as it was a "hot and cold shower" experience. Management was brief and OK.

The first two engineers made me so nervous that I answered a question incorrectly. When asked if I was sure, I said yes. They thanked me, stood up, and left the room. I found that a little odd, like an unexpected cold shower.

The next session with the subsequent two engineers went well and lasted the remaining time of the interview. This was like the "hot shower" comparison. I found it very positive, could relate to what they said, and was very impressed by how different this experience was compared to the first team.

Overall, it was a great experience, even though I was not accepted. I would definitely try again once a new opening is available. I will do my best and prepare by refreshing all my knowledge, going in more relaxed next time.

Here are a few tips if you want to apply here:

• Be well prepared. They are Linux specialists and ask many Linux-related questions covering troubleshooting, performance, and configuration.
• Know what you've been asked and how you answered the questions, as you will not receive any feedback about the interview. I requested it but did not receive any, even though it was promised during the phone call.

As additional information: The hiring process and the decision are made after all team members are involved. Each has a chance to vote and contribute to the process. You need to impress the entire team.

They asked lots of questions about Linux, VMware, and Layer 2, 3, and 4 networking.