I received a LinkedIn Inmail from an employee outside of the recruitment/HR team during odd hours for someone based on the East Coast. Initially, I didn't think much of it, given the company's dispersed teams across various locations and time zones. However, several red flags became apparent during the interview process. Firstly, the interviewer shared that there were over 30 individuals on the recruitment team, but they were conducting the initial interview to "pitch in." This was particularly concerning because the initial interview was conducted by someone from an entirely different department, unrelated to recruitment or HR. Moreover, there weren't enough open roles on their website to justify having someone from an unrelated department conduct initial phone screens. This suggests a lack of trust in the recruitment team's abilities and indicates that employees are taking on additional responsibilities unrelated to their hired roles due to flawed leadership at the executive level. Furthermore, the interviewer's performance was subpar. They asked basic questions in a scripted manner, and their responses to my questions were vague, implying organizational disarray within the company. Additionally, I noticed an AI app seemingly taking notes during the interview, which raised concerns about potential video recording without consent. Towards the end of the interview, when I inquired about the remaining process, I was told it would consist of a take-home logic assessment, a 1-hour live case study with no prior information, and meetings with the founders. By the end of the interview, my interest in the role and the company had significantly waned. Considering the feedback from Glassdoor reviews and the company's hiring practices, it appears they may prioritize robotic conformity over experienced and genuine talent.