The interviewers were very pleasant and respectful. Given this was a senior position, we discussed design, general engineering, and cultural fit. One interviewer was particularly engaged and drew out the best answers from me. Most others did not put in much effort, which was reflected in the quality of my answers. They generally gave the impression of being slightly disorganized and seemed eager to extract design suggestions from me, as they are embarking on something new and challenging.

The main issue I have is that they did not follow up with me after the interview, especially after actively recruiting me for five months. This felt unprofessional.

Overall, I came away thinking this might be an interesting and fun place to work, but that it is also chaotic and disorganized.

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