R3 Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process was really well-organized and efficient, with four rounds total. They kept me in the loop about the company's structure, culture, values, and future plans, which was super helpful for preparing. I also got to learn about the team beforehand, which made me feel more confident going in. The interviewers were professional and respectful, and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me, making it feel more like a chat than a test. The questions were interesting and made me think, letting me show off my skills and how I'd fit. I liked that I could also ask my own questions to learn more about the company culture and team.

The best part of interviewing with R3 is that the panelists made it a conversation, not just an interview. Feedback was super fast, within hours, unlike other companies where you wait ages. I had 3 rounds in total: First, a 20-25 min HR screening with Wen Qi, who was great and really understood the role. So, take that screening seriously! Second, there were 1 or 2 technical rounds; I only had one with a 3-on-1 setup. Finally, a round with the Technology head or similar to assess your fit with the company culture - just be yourself! The whole process usually wraps up within one to two weeks.

It all started with a LinkedIn message from the internal recruiter. First up was a recruiter screen where they laid out the role, its scope, and gave a general overview. I had to give a rundown of my skills and background, plus my current job details. Then, I chatted with the hiring manager. We went deeper into my experience related to the role, covering leadership style, delivery methodologies, reporting, and strategic planning. It was a natural conversation with some situational questions based on the job spec. We ran out of time, so we scheduled a follow-up to finish up. The next interview was with a potential peer, focusing on team building, hiring, and performance management. After covering those points, we circled back to product strategy. Then I met with the head of the business unit. We talked about the business model and R3. They asked about my past relevant experience, span of control, team types I've managed, and the differences between DevOps and SRE. The final step was a quick Q&A with the hiring manager before they made a competitive offer. The recruitment team (Josh and Yakshini) were really helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. I declined the offer because of timing and circumstances with my current role.

A recruiter contacted me on LinkedIn, and we had an initial chat. The interviewer was really nice and professional, someone I felt I could work well with. We talked for longer than planned because the conversation was engaging. We touched upon Blockchain and their products, but not in great detail. I got positive feedback and was invited to the final three interview rounds. Unfortunately, right before both sets of interviews, all interviewers supposedly came down with Covid, leading to cancellations and rescheduling after the holidays. When the recruiter reached out to reschedule, I gave them my availability, but the next day, I was informed the role was put on hold. It's frustrating to have my time wasted like this, and it's odd for a role to be approved and then suddenly paused.