Tango Interview Questions
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It was pretty laid-back but covered everything. They followed the usual steps: first HR, then the team lead. They didn't ask the typical 'Tell me about a time when...' questions, but instead went straight to the point with relevant questions and discussions about your actual experience and how you'd fit the role. They were also very open about themselves.

The whole interview process was really long and took ages. There were 5 rounds. After all that, they offered me a job, but then the next day they said they'd already hired someone else. Then, I was told I had to do another interview with a lead from a different team. This lead totally acted like I hadn't already gone through 5 interviews and started grilling me about my resume like he didn't trust the other lead and team. It felt like he was trying to trick me. He was super condescending and rude. I ended up calling the recruiter to say I wasn't interested in working with the company anymore.

I rarely post reviews, but my interview experience at Tango was really bad. I went through several rounds with the hiring manager, the team, and senior people. Tango gave me TWO take-home assignments. These assignments were about real issues the company is dealing with, like their identity provider and recent incidents. I had to figure out a solution and explain it to people who aren't technical. It felt like Tango wanted candidates to do their work for free, tackling actual company problems. They even asked me how I'd handle a Jira ticket for the work, which felt really off and like they expected unpaid labor. The first recruiter left suddenly. I was then assigned to a second recruiter who was on vacation. A manager told me they'd schedule some final interviews, but I never got any invites. After I followed up, Tango told me they were closing the role. It was a super disappointing and unprofessional experience. Tango really needs to rethink their hiring process. Expecting free work from candidates isn't okay.

Applied and then had a phone screen the next week. The week after that was an on-site interview with 5 interviewers. Got the results a week later. The recruiter was super responsive and kept things moving quickly. When I got to the on-site, my room was ready with a welcome note and some free stuff. All my interviewers were pretty laid back and it felt like a real conversation. I got the vibe that this company really cares about your technical skills, but also about how you work and what you value. They seem focused on building a good team environment and hiring people who fit that.