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Was selected for an initial review with the recruiter, who was quite rude and didn’t seem to want to be there. She proceeded to degrade my experience, which didn’t make sense because you still selected to speak with me. She apparently had no hesitations by the end, and said I would move on to the next round. She gave me a time and date, the name of the interviewer, and then nothing. No meeting invite. No answers to my emails or messages. They just ghosted me entirely, wondering if I missed my interview. Worst interview experience I’ve ever had, and feels like I dodged a massive bullet. Interview experiences are always a tell for their culture.

The process for a Staff SDET role lasted over 8 weeks. Despite clearing 4 technical rounds with "good" feedback, the process was a mess of internal misalignment. An "exploratory" round was pitched as a casual chat but turned into a full-scale evaluation—a clear sign that they were second-guessing their own process or trying to find reasons to stall. I was left hanging for 2 weeks mid-process with no communication. It became clear that while I was being told the offer was "CEO Approved," they were actually benchmarking—simultaneously searching for other candidates who might accept a lower salary or had a more specific niche, all while keeping me "on ice." The Fabricated Exit: After asking for all documents, HR suddenly claimed a "VP of HR rejection" due to a negative reference. I cross-checked with my referred manager, who confirmed the feedback was entirely positive. Using a "bad reference" as a lame excuse to mask a budget freeze or a pivot to a cheaper candidate is a bottom-tier recruitment practice. Advice to Management: If you don't have the budget or are still "shopping" for a better deal, don't lead senior talent on for 2 months. Using a candidate's professional reputation (references) as a shield for your internal indecision is unethical.