I applied to a position within the organisation and was invited for a roughly 45-minute interview that covered a lot of questions around me as a person and my professional work. I was invited in for a second interview, lasting roughly an hour and had been sent a small assignment to present, so that they could assess how i would tackle a specific task. This interview was then spent talking about the task and my approach to various work related tasks. Equally they also gave me fair time to ask questions in regards to the company, work culture and give me more concrete insight to the position i applied for. Shortly afterwards i got an offer of employment which i agreed to. All in all i think their interview process was good and fair for all parties involved, they didn't make unreasonable requests in terms of scheduling or material they needed to be handed and were open for any questions i had.

The process took ~6 weeks and included a friendly HR screen, a technical pair-programming session with a senior engineer, a conversation with a director, a panel with lead engineers, and a final presentation to a director on an assigned mini-project. Everyone I met was kind, professional, and communicative, with mostly clear expectations. The process was very long and intensive, and I’d rate the difficulty above average. I didn’t receive an offer but found it a useful, respectful experience overall. The time commitment is substantial and could be hard if you’re already in a demanding job or under time/financial pressure while between roles. Clearer upfront guidance on expected hours and consolidating a round or two would make this more accessible.