Spotify

The interview process followed a standard format. The first step was a one-hour screening interview, followed by a one-hour one-on-one with an Engineering Manager. The final stage was a three-hour interview, split into three equal-length panel discu

It was one screening call, then one hiring manager interview, and then a round of five final virtual interviews: two product interviews, then two engineering interviews, and one values round.

As a hiring manager, I have probably interviewed hundreds of candidates, created interview processes from scratch, and worked closely with the talent team on hiring strategy. By far, this is the worst interview I have ever witnessed in my career. It