The assessment process was intensive and time-consuming (approximately 5 days of effort). While the team was responsive, the case interview round lacked clear structure and predefined problem framing. The hiring manager introduced an API-related scenario with loosely defined requirements, which made it difficult to understand evaluation criteria upfront. Candidates should be prepared to spend time clarifying assumptions before proposing solutions, as structured requirement gathering appears to be heavily weighted. The process involved multiple technically demanding rounds with high expectations around architecture thinking and tooling depth. However, clarity around evaluation benchmarks and decision criteria felt limited. Communication cadence did not always align with the stated turnaround time, creating uncertainty during the process. The experience felt disproportionately rigorous relative to the transparency provided about role scope and growth trajectory. Overall, expect ambiguity and ensure you explicitly articulate your thought process before moving into implementation.