Technical part is 4 stages - screening q&a, live coding, more live coding and deeper q&a, system design. Each session preempted by recruiter “prep” call. All this was actually quite reasonable and realistic, no leet code. And preps were actually useful perhaps even a bit too revealing. And then after about 6 total hours spread across several weeks they start pairing you up with multiple engineering managers who quickly get disinterested because your past experience doesn’t fit their ideal profile - contracting roles? Instant red flag. Big data but not millions of users? Too bad. Internal platform in investment bank? No, has to be retail product and not enough users anyway. Etc etc. Like, it’s all literally right there on my CV we could have saved each other’s time from the start, why even bother reaching out? Looks like recruiter folk are gaming their KPIs (Revolut is famously driven by KPIs) that track interview stages separately.

The experience was disappointing and reflected a lack of professionalism. The interaction gave the impression of a disorganised or potentially unhealthy work culture. Answered most of the questions accurately and to the best of my ability. The interview was initially scheduled for a short time slot. Toward the end, the interviewer asked for my availability and indicated that they would schedule a follow-up session to continue the discussion. However, no further communication or follow-up was received.