I recently completed the interview process at Shield AI and found it well-structured and candidate-friendly. The entire process took approximately 4-5 weeks. After applying, an internal recruiter reached out to discuss the role and compensation expectations. The first interview was a relaxed 45-minute call with the hiring manager, covering role details, team expectations, and my motivations for seeking a new position (essentially a conversational behavioral interview). Next was a 60-minute technical screen using CoderPad, featuring an open-ended problem. AI assistance was permitted, and the focus was on problem-solving approach and communication rather than arriving at a complete solution. The final stage was an onsite with four sessions: a 60 min technical retrospective presentation, a 45-min technical interview, and two 30-min behavioral interviews focusing on values and teamwork respectively. Throughout the process, the recruiter was exceptionally responsive, proactively scheduling interviews and thoroughly answering my questions. I received an offer within two business days of the onsite and, after negotiating, accepted the position. Overall, I found the entire interview process to be extremely fair and thorough.

I got to the third round of interviews. Specifically, I got to a coding interview. My experience was great up until that point. The recruiter and hiring manager genuinely seemed interested in me and my skills and were very open about the position. The coding interview is where it fell apart. The interviewer showed up 25 minutes late to the scheduled time and seemingly came up with questions on the spot. The interviewer did not have a clear direction and when I asked questions, he only made the whole thing more confusing.