Recruiter reached out - After waiting 7 months to interview after COVID hit (understandable, many were freezing hiring), keeping in contact, being 'visible' and 'interested' in the company - Had good rapport with the interviewers, solved the live challenges, pointed out inconsistencies in the UI. The role worked as someone wanting to pivot to a less intense part of the tech field. They were clearly concerned that I would be too 'bored' in the role. I knew what the role was when a recruiter reached out.

The overall interview process was very smooth and comfortable. Everyone I met during the process was extremely friendly, professional, and welcoming. The first stage was a technical interview that focused on my background and a general project discussion, along with Android-related technical questions. There were also some general and behavioral questions, such as what I would choose to do if I weren’t a software developer. The next stage was another technical interview with the team lead, which included a LeetCode-style coding question and deeper technical discussion. The final stage was an HR interview, followed by a reference check. Overall, the process was well-structured, respectful, and pleasant.