Stack Builders Interview Questions
& Process

I got an email from HR to set up the first meeting. Then had the first meeting with HR for about 45 min to 1 hour with 2 people from the Stack-builders team. After that, I had a technical interview for 1 hour with lots of Python and REST questions. Finally, I got an email saying I was not selected for the position and they did not provide any feedback. They said they are a leader in the industry. I feel like my time was wasted. In the first interview, they said they were hiring for their own team, not for a client, and the process would be very fast (max 1 week) and they wouldn't waste time.

I applied online and got an email for a technical assignment and to send my CV and Github. After a positive response, I had a phone screening with the recruiter to talk about cultural alignment, salary, and past experience. Then I had a second interview, focused on technical skills, where we reviewed my assignment and discussed Javascript, functional programming, object oriented design, and SOLID principles. After that, I was told the process was almost done. A couple days later, they scheduled a third interview with a senior developer for another technical assessment. This felt like an extra step, but I proceeded. After this, the recruiter mentioned it was the final step. A few days later, she called to say an Office Manager wanted to talk to me and they needed 3 professional references. This contradicted previous conversations, so I emailed for clarification. She insisted on the references, acting like she never said anything else. I started to doubt their intentions, especially asking for references so late and having an unscheduled interview. I called her, and she said they needed to talk to my references to ensure cultural alignment and interest, which seemed strange after multiple interviews and a code exercise. I decided to withdraw from the process, and they responded dismissively.

First, there's a 30-minute phone call with HR. After that, a video interview where you'll meet two Project Managers and another candidate. Then, a Google Form exercise. If you get through those, you'll have a video interview with a senior PM/BA. The final stages include a video interview with the General Manager and another senior PM/BA, followed by a background check with previous supervisors (3 of them). If you pass all of that, you'll then talk with the CEO.

The interview process was surprisingly fast. However, throughout the entire experience, the recruiter was unresponsive to my emails. Despite reaching the final stages and investing significant time, including a 6-hour assessment, I was not selected. The rejection was communicated via a generic email with no feedback or explanation. My follow-up request for constructive feedback also went unanswered. Additionally, salary expectations were never discussed during the process.