Equinix Interview Questions
& Process

The interview had 3 rounds, starting with the hiring manager and then meetings with managers from other teams. The first two rounds focused on why I wanted the job and if my skills could be used in this role. The final round involved presenting a case study analysis to the team, which also helped me understand the job better and allowed the team to see if I fit in. Everything went smoothly, with one interview each week.

It was a slow, two-month process. The initial call with TA went well, very informal and casual, and the team seemed super approachable. I then met the internal team, who were again super friendly and welcoming, indicating it would be a great team to work with. The third round involved a take-home task and a presentation to a panel, mostly the same team as before, so it was quite straightforward. The team was very responsive, chatty, and humorous, which made for a very calm interview environment. However, the process really went downhill due to the complete lack of transparency and communication from HR. I interacted with 3-4 HR people throughout, and one of them scheduled an in-person interview for a day when no team members were in the office, then changed it to virtual at the last minute. I sent numerous emails with no response, and then had to wait over a month after the final round to hear a verdict. This only happened because I contacted the hiring team directly, due to the lack of response and effort from HR.

I had an interview with a Principal Software Engineer from Equinix Asia Pacific, but honestly, their lack of preparation and seriousness was disappointing. The first red flag was that he showed up 20 minutes late without any prior notice, explaining that the interview didn't show up on his calendar. This wasn't very reassuring coming from someone in a senior technical position, and he didn't even turn on his camera. He then asked me about my major, which was already clearly stated on my resume. It seems basic due diligence wasn't done, as at the very least, they should know who they are interviewing. After my introduction, he immediately stated that the role was 'more technical' and that my background seemed to lean towards vendor management. While that's understandable, it's something they could have known if they had actually read my resume. Instead, he decided to throw in a coding test at the last minute. It was very obvious that it was a last-minute addition because nothing felt structured or well-thought-out. In all my previous interviews, candidates are typically informed beforehand if a technical test will be part of the process. No specific details are usually shared, but just a heads-up is standard. This just highlighted his lack of preparation. If there's a skills mismatch, that's perfectly fine, as not every role is a good fit. However, wasting a candidate's time because of a lack of basic preparation or proper resume review is unacceptable. Overall, it was a very unprofessional experience and a complete waste of my time, especially considering I take my job search seriously.

The interview process was set up by Allegis, the MSP for Equinix. Allegis, especially Louise, did a great job with scheduling and getting me ready. The interview with Luke went well; he was open about the job, its challenges, and what's needed. We talked about my current job, my background, and what I could contribute, which was a good chat. But, the followup after the interview was confusing and not great. I got an email that thanked me but didn't say what happened. I asked again and still got no feedback. It's important to communicate clearly and on time because candidates put in effort and deserve to know the outcome. Good things: The interview itself was open and professional. The recruiters from Allegis were very helpful. The role and expectations were explained clearly. Bad things: The communication after the interview was unclear. No feedback even after asking. They didn't seem to prioritize the candidate experience.