Technical Interview Process: A. First technical interview: a full 1-hour live coding session. Fair enough. B. Take-home task: extremely complex and paired with an unrealistically tight deadline—clearly designed to test pressure more than actual skill. C. Second technical interview: marketed as a “chat” or “get to know you,” but in reality it’s a 1.5–2 hour technical evaluation disguised under a friendly label. This lack of transparency is a red flag in itself.