Pros:
The Head of Engineering reached out directly, and he seemed like a genuinely great person — super down-to-earth and easy to talk to. The company itself seems like a really cool place with interesting problems to solve and a solid culture.
Cons:
During one of the interviews, I struggled to understand one of the engineers because he had a very thick accent and spoke quietly/mumbled. It made it tough to understand the questions, so it probably looked like I didn’t know the answers at first — even though I did once I got clarification. Would recommend that Atomic make sure interviewers speak clearly and project their voice a bit more, just so candidates can put their best foot forward.
Overall:
Seems like a great company with smart people and a good culture. My only suggestion would be to make sure communication during interviews is clear so candidates aren’t at a disadvantage due to audio or language barriers.