Round 1: Initial Team Interview (30 minutes)
Participants: 5 team members + hiring manager
Format: Video call
Focus:
Cultural fit and team dynamics
High-level technical discussion
Role expectations and motivation
Q&A about the company/role
Round 2: Take-Home Assignment
Timeline: 3-5 days to complete
Scope: 2-4 hours of work maximum
Format: Practical problem relevant to the role
Deliverable: Code/solution + brief explanation of approach
Round 3: Final Interview (2 hours)
Participants: 7 stakeholders (mix of senior team members, cross-functional partners, leadership)
Structure:
15 min: Take-home assignment presentation/discussion
45 min: Deep technical interview (system design, problem-solving)
30 min: Leadership/behavioral interview
15 min: Company vision alignment
15 min: Candidate questions
