Postscript Interview Questions
& Process

The recruiter got back to me quickly and I liked that I could book my own interview slot. But, the interview process is way too long and not organized at all. The recruiter asked the same questions as the hiring manager, who is a Director. This made me think about how they handle staffing and organization for this role. The hiring manager's questions felt repetitive and were all about my resume, which is quite extensive since I have 10 years of experience in this field. I would advise against wasting your time interviewing here. It became obvious they were just trying to get information about my current role for their own benefit, and they weren't planning to hire me. Also, if you're a woman of color, you should probably look somewhere else. There aren't any women of color here, and even though I've worked with many people and companies, this one clearly won't hire you for that reason. They also seem behind for a tech company, lacking workforce management tools and any clear daily work structure for this role. As advice for the interviewers, you should rephrase the reason for rejection to not say you're looking for someone with "deeper technical experience," because I'm certain no one currently employed or applying has more technical expertise than I do, and I'm considered overqualified but always happy to help.

The interview started with a tech screen that was pretty chill and worked with my schedule. It gave me a good feel for the role and they asked some questions to see where I might fit in. The first coding screen was outsourced to Byteboard, which I usually find a bit iffy, but I gave it a shot. The first part was a 40-min tech doc review. Honestly, this part was super annoying because you don't get enough time to really read and get what they're asking. By the time I finished reading, I only had 7-10 mins left to go back, read comments, figure out what they wanted, and then suggest changes with pros & cons. It's like walking into a new job with zero clue about the app, goals, frameworks, or data, and then being expected to comment and suggest stuff in the first 30 minutes after a quick overview. I'd be kinda worried about anyone who's okay with that. I think they expect you to just comment as you read, but I like to read the whole thing first to get the full picture before suggesting anything. The second part was a 70-min coding assessment. Again, didn't feel like enough time to really understand the code and give the best solutions. I'd say if there weren't time limits, the difficulty would be easy to average. But with the time crunch, it's tough and seems to favor people who just dive in based on the specs. Overall, it wasn't good or bad. I bet the right person would do great with this style.

I started with a recruiter interview at Postscript in November 2024. Next, I did a technical assessment, which was pretty cool, mixing practical coding with talking about cross-functional teamwork. After that, things got a bit weird. I had an interview with the hiring manager, a normal chat, and they said I'd move on. But the next day, the recruiter told me the role was filled, though there was another job on a different team. I interviewed for that the following week, and it also went well. A few days later, the recruiter said that one was filled too. Then, last month, another position opened up. I talked to the recruiter and hiring manager again, moved to the next stage, and then was told a few days later this new role was also filled. It's frustrating because if they already had strong candidates, why interview me or move me forward only to reject me later? I don't think they meant any harm, and everyone was nice. I got a good vibe about their engineering culture. I'd probably interview there again, but their process seems to need some work.

The first part was a 30 minute video call with the hiring manager. After that, I got a link for a homework exercise. I then presented the homework to the hiring manager and another team member. The final interviews were a values fit interview and an interview with leadership, each lasting 45 minutes. This process really made me feel positive about Postscript - it seemed like everyone truly enjoyed working there. A special thanks to Hannah S. for being so responsive and helpful!