The interview process at EnergyHub is thorough and includes a written or presentation-based exercise, along with several rounds of interviews. Everyone I met during the process was kind, respectful, and engaged, which made the experience feel personable and relatively laid-back. That said, candidates should be prepared to invest significant time and effort, often over several weeks. Unfortunately, despite receiving positive signals along the way, I ultimately received a rejection—via email—after a prolonged period of silence and multiple follow-ups. There were two main issues that shaped my experience into something closer to neutral-negative: 1. Communication Gaps with the Recruiter. While I assume the recruiter was managing a heavy workload and came across as competent and friendly, there were too many instances where I had to chase down updates. I was repeatedly told I’d hear back by a certain date and didn’t, including after my final interview. Ultimately, I had to follow up several times and only received a formal rejection nearly three weeks later. That kind of delay—especially for a finalist candidate—felt dismissive. A timely, transparent response would have made a big difference, even if the outcome remained the same. 2. Disorganized Panel Interviews I completed a writing exercise prior to the panel interviews, but surprisingly, it was never referenced during the conversations. The interviews themselves felt loosely structured, with a wide range of questions that were sometimes redundant or mismatched to the context. Some interviewers seemed under-prepared, which made it difficult to know what to expect or how to tailor my responses. That said, I had a genuinely great conversation with the person who would have been my closest team member, which stood out as a highlight. Overall Impression EnergyHub seems like a great place to work, and I wouldn’t call the process a waste of time—just one where the investment felt disproportionate to the outcome. As with many tech companies, the competition is high, and you should be prepared for a long process that may not result in an offer, even with strong signals along the way. My advice to future candidates: go in with realistic expectations, advocate for yourself when communication stalls, and don't take a delayed rejection personally. Still, there’s room for EnergyHub to improve the candidate experience—especially at the final stages where communication and organization matter most.