I applied through a recruiter.

There were two phone interviews, one code test, and an on-site interview with the CTO and CEO. I had to cancel my first on-site interview due to a last-minute, international business trip. The CEO was very understanding and rescheduled for once I was back in the US. The phone interviews and code test felt pretty standard. The on-site interview consisted of a 1-on-1 with both the CTO and CEO, followed by a technical presentation to them on a subject of my choosing.

The presentation quickly turned into more of a design and brainstorming session, which was fun but, in a way, also more stressful, as I found myself describing experiments I would run instead of offering answers. After that, I got lunch with the whole company too, which was back when it was about ten people. It was a great group of people who were motivated, cheerful, kind, and well-rounded. It definitely left a huge impression on me. The 1-on-1 interviews were candid. Having enjoyed my previous job, it was important to me to get real answers, which I did. I left the interview with a clear picture of the company's status, as well as what the CTO and CEO stood for.

I was extremely impressed with their passion, dedication, and integrity. As the interview ended, I left feeling more inspired than I had in years. I was not looking for a new job, but they made it the easiest decision to accept, and my level of inspiration has not wavered since.

There was a presentation on a past project of my choice, followed by 1 answer.