I applied for Sr. software engineer (Python fullstack) position for FortiSOAR product.
5 Round of interview-
Round 1: Hackerrank Test: This had two codding problem questions and 15 MCQ related to web technologies.
This was good, I cleared the test then I got call from HR for second round.
Round 2: Technical Round, Asked me about my projects and then problem solving question started. After 2-3 codding problems (medium), asked about microservices, auth, session, cookies etc.
I cleared this round then got call for next interview
Round 3: Technical 2- Started with oops and some desgin pattern, then multitasking/ async programming and few frontend technologies.
I cleared 3rd round as well, then got call from HR, she said they will share some problem statement with me, and mentioned to complete within 4 day. I have to design end-to-end application, from HLD to running application, I completed and shared in 4 day.
Then HR informed they wil schedule for project discussion.
Round 4: Project Demo, I gave demo and explained my approach. They asked my why I choose that technology, some design questions, db schema related questions.
After that HR informed that I have cleared interview and final round will be with hiring manager.
Round 5: Manager round, Asked about my last project, gave some problem statement and few behavioral questions.
Then I got call from HR that got positive response from manager and they will update me further.
After 1 week, also they didnt update, then after multiple followup email HR told that they put requirement On-Hold and let me know when it is opened.
After 1 month, I saw again HR's linkedin post, about same position, that position was re-opened.
Then I asked about my application if we can proceed, HR told that after checking with manager I'll be informed, and then surprise - No reply.
Not sure why they play this kind of game after clearing all round and spending too much time on building project and on interview, this kind of response is disappointed.
Thanks!