HR Screen > Manager Interview.. The first 15 minutes felt normal. Standard questions about my background, why I was interested in the role, and my experience with product roadmaps. Then things took a sharp turn. Instead of asking about my leadership philosophy or how I'd approach their specific challenges, the interviewer began drilling down into the proprietary methodologies my current company uses... I felt I was taken for advantage as the interviewer tend to search for information as we're competitors. Not something I would expect from a brand like Databricks, very disappointing.

I applied online and was contacted by a recruiter for an initial call. My background and experience were not aligned with the role, so we did not proceed to the next round. Unfortunately, the interview experience was not very positive. The recruiter was late to the scheduled call, and the communication style felt somewhat one-sided and pushy rather than collaborative. I would have appreciated a more balanced and respectful conversation.