RigUp Interview Questions
& Process

I had two phone screens with a recruiter where they asked the same basic questions. The first one in the fall didn't work out, and they suggested I not apply again. I reapplied this spring for a different job, but the second interview was similar. The recruiter was late, asked the same questions as before, and seemed like they wanted to end the call quickly. It was surprising how unprofessional and discourteous these interactions were. It felt like it showed a lack of respect for candidates and revealed something about the company culture. These experiences have given me a clearer picture of the tech job market and how companies treat people interviewing.

This was the best interview experience I've had while searching for an internship. The recruiter, Jenna, was really professional, friendly, and helpful, making me feel welcome throughout. The pair-programming interview was also awesome. Even without prior Angular.js experience, my partner, Matt, explained and guided me through the concepts clearly for the first 20 minutes. He was a great teacher and encouraged me when I was nervous, boosting my confidence and assuring me not to worry about making mistakes. Overall, the experience was amazing, showing how RigUp sees the best in candidates. It feels like working at RigUp would be wonderful, making it a tough choice to intern elsewhere for my career goals. I'd recommend RigUp to anyone looking for a promising, well-established startup.

Recruiter reached out after I applied online. Had an initial chat with the hiring manager which went well. Then scheduled a virtual onsite for the next week. This involved a case presentation to a panel. That's where things went south. One person was super disrespectful during my case presentation, chewing gum and blowing bubbles that popped all over his face. He had to pick pieces off his face while I was answering questions. I had a feeling this guy, who I spoke to a few weeks prior for a different role on his team and got a weird vibe from, would be biased. He didn't even acknowledge our prior meeting and was awkward the whole time. His senior presence and posture made things super awkward with his colleagues, leading to dead air after my presentation while waiting for questions. It seems like a lot of ex-Uber people work here, which makes me think there's a toxic culture brewing. Glad this happened early, it would've been worse if I had to work with him. This company wants a specific type of person and doesn't seem to value diversity. If you're not ex-Uber and don't pass some vibe check, don't bother. I have over 10 years of experience and have interviewed everywhere; even investment banking interviewers seem nice compared to this.

I applied online and a few days later I got a request to interview. I spoke with someone who is on the same level as the role I applied for. They told me I'd hear back either way within a week. I followed up with the recruiter and hiring manager a few times via email after a few weeks of silence, but I got ghosted, which seems to be pretty common. It would be one thing if I never heard back after a cold application, but since I interviewed, it's unprofessional to not communicate an update. And not that it should matter, but I have a connection to Marc Andreessen, who is the founder of a16z and a major investor in Workrise, so it would be a shame if he heard about my experience. Tech is a small world, you know?