The process included a home task, a 1-hour technical interview and behavioural interview — all of them were well-structured and focused on practical, real-world engineering, not LeetCode or live coding puzzles. The home task was realistic, allowed for creativity, and tested design and problem-solving skills in a relevant context. The follow-up technical interview was a thoughtful deep dive into the solution, discussing trade-offs, architecture, and reliability topics. Overall, the process felt fair, respectful, and aligned with senior-level backend work — definitely one of the better experiences I’ve had.