1. HR Interview (30 mins) – Introductory chat covering background, interest in the role, and Estuary’s mission. Light and conversational. 2. Technical Interview with Solutions Engineer (1 hour) – Focused on data pipelines, real-time streaming, and how I’ve worked with tools like Kafka, Spring Boot, and AWS. Also discussed client communication and problem-solving scenarios. 3. Take-Home Assignment – A practical task related to building or explaining a data pipeline. It tested both technical depth and communication clarity. 4. Final Interview with CEO (45 mins) – Discussion on Estuary’s vision, the role’s impact, and cultural fit. The CEO was approachable and keen to understand my motivations and long-term goals.