ShipStation Interview Questions
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So I had this phone screen with like a higher up in the dev team, and it was pretty dry, felt like I was just a number, which looking back was a red flag. Then they set up an on site, but only gave me a day/time and no other info in the email, so I had to ask for the address. At the on site, two devs came in and asked about my technical background. They didn't ask much about my past experience, mostly focused on technical questions, so I had to bring up my experience myself. They asked about four SQL and db questions, even though I'd said I had limited experience in that area. They had a list of questions on a screen and picked all the db ones. The higher up came in at the end, just sat there, and said we're done. I didn't hear back for about a week, then emailed and was told they thought someone had already contacted me and that I didn't have enough .NET experience, which was obvious from my resume. The building was loud and cramped, and parking is a struggle. They also said work flexibility means being in the office.

I had two interviews with two different people. They went well and weren't too hard. What really upset me was getting an email half a day after the last interview saying the position was cancelled. They didn't even call. I'm not sure if that's true or just an excuse, but it showed me what this company is like. I reached out to the second interviewer on LinkedIn for more details, but I haven't heard back in over two weeks. Also, the salary offered is surprisingly low for this type of job. It was a very disappointing experience.

I had two phone interviews with the head of the department and a few others, which went really well and I felt good about my chances. I followed up a day later with some requested files and asked about hearing back. After a week with no response, I followed up again, and then again. It's been over a month since the interviews, and I still haven't heard anything about not getting the job or if the position was canceled. I really liked the people and the company, but the lack of professionalism and respect left me with a bad feeling. I put a lot of effort into preparing my resume, cover letter, interviews, and even planning logistics for a potential move to Austin. The least they could have done was send an email.

The hiring process was pretty in-depth. It started with a chat with the hiring manager to see if I was a good fit. Then, I had about five one-hour interviews with different team members and people I might work with. One of those interviews involved a product roadmap task where I had to present my plan to product leaders. Another had me do a hands-on product development exercise to test my skills in talking to customers and iterating quickly. The rest were more about cultural fit with people from related departments. It was a lot of interviews, but it really gave me a clear picture of the team and what would be expected of me.