Recruiter call, then standard code signal online assessment. Both were decent. The next round was technical screen with a data scientist (not with the hiring manager!). She was reading through a document and asking questions without really knowing the answers to them or to know how to follow-up. The question were very machine learning basics and I answered all of them but she said we do our own models, we make our own models at home! I don't know what that means. She didn't know most basic of ML and was disinterested from the beginning. I think companies should make a point of sending hiring managers or someone more knowledgeable for a technical screen. Someone who better understands the team dynamics and work involved.

If you’re considering interviewing with the data scientist team in San Jose, I’d recommend thinking twice. My experience with the interview process was disappointing, particularly due to the disrespectful behavior of the hiring manager. To start, the recruiter was great—friendly, clear, and thorough in explaining the role, team, interview process, and even the benefits. The online assessment (OA) was straightforward, consisting of four algorithm questions to be solved within 45 minutes. However, things went downhill after that. Scheduling the interview with the hiring manager was a hassle; they rescheduled multiple times and even set a meeting outside my stated availability. While that was frustrating, it wasn’t the biggest issue. The real problem was the hiring manager’s behavior during the interview. They reduced the interview time from 45 minutes to 30 minutes and barely asked any meaningful questions. It was clear they weren’t interested in giving candidates a fair opportunity, seemingly judging people based on cultural differences or accents. This experience felt incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional.