The interview process was long, and the first interview consisted of a portfolio share-out, where you talk at length about one or two case studies. Big emphasis on process and rationale behind design decisions, peppered with questions about specific situations.

The process began with submitting my application through their career portal, Shortly after, I had an initial phone screening with an HR representative. This 30-minute conversation covered an introduction to the company and the role, a brief discussion about my background and experience, and my reasons for wanting to join TechInnovate. Next, I had a technical phone interview with one of their senior engineers, which involved discussing my past projects and solving some algorithmic problems. Following this, I was given a coding challenge that required building a small application using the technologies mentioned in the job posting. The final stage was an on-site interview that included multiple rounds: a deep dive into my technical skills, a system design interview, and a cultural fit assessment. The entire experience was rigorous but well-structured, providing a comprehensive evaluation of my technical and interpersonal skills.