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I interviewed for a software engineering position. The process was well organized and moved swiftly without making me feel like anyone's time was being wasted — I appreciated knowing quickly whether we would move on to the next step without being left hanging. All said, I did 5 interview calls with 4 different people. The interviews were all done over video calls with the team leads that I would be working with, as well as the cofounders (Chris & Brian, CTO and CEO). Putting a face to a name on these calls helped make the process feel more natural & conversational. This was one of my concerns about working with a fully-remote company, but it was reassuring to see that face-to-face conversations are valued right from the start. The interviews covered some technical questions but were mainly focused on talking through the problems, and not just asking for knowledge of code trivia. If perhaps some of the examples weren't clearly defined & framed for an obvious answer, like on a test, I found that this actually prompted more discussion and reflected how we actually work in the real world—this made the conversations more interesting & relevant. (A good engineer asks lots of clarifying questions!)

Hands-down, this was the best formal interview process that I've experienced. My first impression is that the team lives up to The Responsive Method - a great sign that the company lives its values. I spoke with 4 team members by video chat in 10 days, each of whom were very accommodating to my work and personal schedules while still ensuring that the process moved very quickly. I received prompt follow-ups within hours (or even minutes) following each meeting. The team is incredibly friendly and each interview felt conversational, not an interrogation. Ultimately, it's a culture fit that has to work for you and the team, and it's this understanding that extends through the entire process. People want to work with interesting people that they like. This made the whole process fun, as each conversation made me more excited to contribute to this team.