The interview process was pretty standard and similar to what you get in FAANG interview loops. It started with a recruiter screen, a hiring manager call, a panel portfolio presentation, and breakouts/design exercise. I made it to the 3rd round panel presentation. What stood out most was the lack of professionalism from the recruitment team. I was asked to provide availability for the following week, which I did, but then didn’t hear anything back. I followed up midweek since the week was already running out and received an auto-reply saying the recruiter was at an offsite and would not be responding soon. I then received a confirmation late Friday evening for an early Monday interview, which I only saw after hours. I still made the interview, and the team I spoke with was wonderful. However, I did not move forward after the panel presentation. The recruiter followed up and said it was a difficult decision, but they had chosen another candidate. They offered to schedule a follow-up to share more context, which I appreciated, so I provided my availability. Unfortunately, I was ghosted again.

I recently went through Grammarly's hiring process and was impressed by their thorough approach. It was evident that the company values its culture and is meticulous in selecting new team members. The hiring team was friendly and conducted themselves professionally throughout the process. In my opinion, it was one of the best experiences I've had in a while. They went beyond just technical skills and took the time to understand my objectives and employment history, giving me a more holistic view of myself as a candidate. Overall, it felt like they were interested in me as a person rather than just a technical asset.