The process began with a phone screen with a recruiter to determine the best location for the technical interview. My broad experience and interest in functional programming languages, which the company did not use, presented a challenge in placing me. This initial interview went well, and I learned a great deal about the company from the recruiter. A technical interview was then scheduled very quickly.

The technical interview did not go as well. It started with a discussion about my background and interest in the company. Following this, I was asked to solve a programming problem. The interviewer's initial explanation was unclear, leaving me confused for at least 15 minutes. He eventually realized his mistake and attempted to re-explain the problem, but this did not improve my understanding. He offered no assistance in clarifying the task and instead remained silent, occasionally making condescending remarks. By the end of the interview, despite my consistent and thorough attempts to clarify, I still had no idea what problem I had been asked to solve.

It is perplexing how a software engineer with such poor communication skills could be hired by this company. He was rude and unhelpful, characteristics I would not want in a colleague had I received an offer.

The question was poorly explained and never clarified.