Initial Phone Screen: Conducted by a recruiter, lasting about 30 minutes. This conversation covers your background, skills, motivation, and provides an overview of the company and role. It also allows candidates to ask questions. Technical Interview with Hiring Manager: Typically 30 to 60 minutes, focusing on coding, problem-solving, and technical knowledge relevant to the position. This may include algorithm or data structure questions. Take-Home Coding Challenge: Candidates who advance receive a take-home assignment that can take 2 to 10 hours to complete. This challenge tests coding style, problem-solving approach, and the ability to write clean, maintainable code, often aligned with the role’s programming languages. Onsite or Virtual Panel Interviews: Lasting several hours, this stage involves multiple interviews with engineers, product managers, and other team members. Candidates face a mix of coding exercises, system design problems, and behavioral questions emphasizing teamwork and culture fit.