Mirantis Interview Questions
& Process

So, the interview for the product role with the hiring manager went like this: We started with intros for about 5 minutes. Then we dove into product experience questions for about 30 minutes, where I asked about their problem-solving methods, how they work with sales and marketing, knowledge sharing, and their experience with developers and UX. Finally, the candidate got about 10 minutes to ask me questions.

There were 4 interviews in total. The first one was with HR and covered typical non-technical questions. The second interview was a mix of general IT questions, touching on various areas without going too deep into any single one. For instance, questions ranged from linux process states to TCP segment structure, DNS authority servers, and caching strategies like cache-through and cache-aside. The third interview focused on three key areas: linux internals, networking, and python, with interviewers increasing the difficulty until the answer was no longer known. The final interview was with the engineering manager. It didn't involve direct technical questions but instead focused on a discussion about the future of technologies, requiring knowledge of trendy projects and current buzzwords.

The process started with emails and phone calls, then moved to in-person interviews. I first spoke with a recruiter who connected me to the hiring manager. After a good chat with the manager, he introduced me to the Director and VP. I then had a call with the Director, which led to an on-site interview where I met many people from the company. This on-site involved mini-interviews with the manager, developers, support staff, and the Director and VP. The atmosphere was relaxed, and the people were genuinely engaging. It was a unique interview where I felt they wanted me to succeed and showcase my knowledge, unlike other places that focus on what you don't know. I had other offers, but this interview made me feel something special about Mirantis.

I was first contacted by a recruiter who wanted to set up a call. After chatting informally with the recruiter, I had an interview with the hiring manager, then another with the VP of sales, and finally, a round with two team members. I had to be flexible and arrange two of these interviews for the evening because the team is all based in the US. They told me at every step that the interview went well and quickly asked for my availability for the next one. Things were moving fast until the last stage when I didn't hear back from HR for days, then weeks. I emailed them asking about the decision timeline and was told 'in the next few days' and that 'the interview went well.' I was expecting an offer, given how positive the interviewers were. But I just kept waiting and heard nothing. I followed up again, and after some time, I got a standard rejection email, with no explanation for the delay or the rejection. It felt like they were just stringing me along. If they didn't think I was a good fit, they should have rejected me immediately. I later checked, and the position was still open, so it seems they're unsure about what they need. Overall, it was a bad experience, and I wouldn't recommend applying. Find a company that respects your time and experience. Mirantis doesn't.