Iridium Satellite Interview Questions
& Process

So this was for an interview I did earlier this year. They interview like 7-8 people for each position. They put you through about 3-5 interviews and then send you a generic email at the end when they decide to go with someone else. First interview was a 20 min video call with the recruiter where they go over the role and explain that you will have to work in person. Second interview was with a dev and an engineering manager where they ask behavioral questions. During this one the dev seemed to be interviewing me but also implicitly complaining about the lack of innovation / stuffiness / outdated & old technologies and dev processes being used there. Third interview was a coding interview with the same dev and manager from the second interview where they test your knowledge of OOP. Engineering manager seemed engaged and interested, the dev seemed like he wanted to hurry it up, he kept asking me how long it was going to take me to finish. To sum it up - the interview process was very dull and left a lot to be desired. Which probably foreshadows what it would be like to actually work there.

So I usually don't post reviews, but my experience was so bad that I felt I had to share it, hoping it helps someone else. This is just a general overview, it really doesn't capture the full extent of it. It started off great, the conversation was friendly, positive, and I felt a good connection. But that's where things went downhill. The hiring team was so indecisive, I went from being told I had the job, to not having it, and then back to having it. I never even saw a job description or title before an offer, they created my candidate profile for me, not the other way around, and they denied my request for an extension on my response. To top it off, the recruiter berated me when I wanted to negotiate specifics. I've never been treated with such disrespect, especially by a recruiter whose job it is to make candidates feel comfortable and valued. As a final insult, I was put in touch with an executive to discuss the whole interview process because it was so bad. I got apology after apology and was told they'd get back to me after some internal discussions. I never heard from them again.

Great experience. The hiring manager and team were friendly and professional. It was 3 steps: First, a recruiter phone screen covering work, expectations, and their needs. Second, a phone interview with the Hiring Manager, who explained the role, process, and timeline and discussed my experience. Third, multiple on-site interviews with team members who made me feel comfortable. The Hiring Manager answered questions quickly via email. Best team I've interviewed with.

I had an interview session with the company principal where we talked about my ideas on the best way to target markets, position products, and develop distribution structures for the global market. We also covered pricing and marketing communication strategies. After that, I had follow-up meetings with many other investors to go over the company's past, including what led to its successes and failures.