The interview process consisted of:

• 1 online, HackerRank-type round.
• 2 rounds of DSA and algorithms.
• 1 design round.
• 1 hiring manager round.

I performed well in all rounds except for one DSA/algorithms interview. During that round, the interviewer constantly interrupted me, not allowing me time to think or speak.

HR initially informed me that it was "3 yeses and 1 no," which they said would likely translate to an offer. That same night, I was told it was a "yes," but for an SE-1 position instead of SE-2.

A couple of days later, I was informed it was a "no," as they had found a better candidate.

HR was helpful, polite, and kept me informed, but I felt betrayed by how the situation unfolded.

I don't remember written round questions.

DSA questions included something like:

• In an ocean, reach from point X to Y with given wind directions. Is it possible, and what's the fastest way?
• Find the k-th largest element in a BST.

The design round was cut short to 30 minutes after rescheduling multiple times. The interviewer had another meeting, and I again felt betrayed. They didn't understand my work experience and were in a hurry. They asked me to design a Slack-like application for namesake and cut the question in 10 minutes.

The hiring manager round included them explaining about the team and a few general HM questions.