The interview process began with an initial debug session. If you pass this stage, it is followed by a series of panel interviews focused heavily on practical, on-the-job scenarios rather than just abstract technical questions. The loop consisted of three distinct panels: Communication, Troubleshooting (with a focus on database infrastructure), and SQL. The team seems to be looking for someone relatively technical who has a deep understanding of the infrastructure realm.

1. Initial Recruiter Call - Role explanation and company overview 2. Team Member Call - Simple debugging question - Getting to know the team dynamics 3. Technical Panel Interviews (3 rounds) These are various "thoughts exercises", I would advise to get as much as details prior to the interviews; given the time allocated it's best to be prepared. I think questions can range on a wide variety of topics, and they are not quite clear about the expectation. * Panel 1 - Communication * Panel 2 - Application infrastructure * Panel 3 - SQL Debugging & Analytics** I didn't go through but there are 2-3 steps that were ahead if I made it through 4. Take-Home Exercise with demo potentially 5. Final cultural fit and vision alignment discussion ## Preparation Requirements - **Technical Setup**: Local Metabase installation required - **Key Skills**: Strong troubleshooting abilities, SQL expertise, cloud migration experience - **Soft Skills**: Excellent communication, self-discipline, ability to work independently ## Overall Assessment The process is thorough and well-structured, reflecting the company's emphasis on finding candidates who can handle complex technical issues while maintaining strong customer communication. The multi-panel approach ensures comprehensive evaluation of both technical and soft skills essential for the success engineering role.