ThousandEyes Interview Questions
& Process

First, there was a Recruiter Screen for 30 minutes. Then, a 45-minute Hiring Manager Interview. After that, a 30-minute Team Lead Interview. We were given a Technical Assignment to complete in 5 days. Next, a 60-minute Technical Interview. Following that, a short 15-minute Director Interview. Lastly, a 60-minute Final Panel Interview.

It was a long and confusing process that didn't align with the prep materials I received. The recruiter suggested I was eligible for multiple roles, but the interviewers seemed unaware of this. My questions weren't really answered, and the interviewer kept interrupting during the screen. The question was very long and about tech I rarely use. I'm not sure my solution worked because the interviewer was confusing, and I have no idea how I got to the onsite. Onsite 1: The interviewer wasn't a good communicator, which would have made me hesitant to accept an offer since he would have been a teammate. Onsite 2: We went 30 minutes over due to technical difficulties. The person was nice, but usually, I have many interviews, and luckily that day went okay. Onsite 3: They asked a lot of theoretical questions. When I asked for a reminder on how a specific Java feature worked, they weren't helpful. Only one person was actually from the teams I was interviewing for. I definitely wouldn't interview with this company again.

First, I had a quick chat with HR over the phone. After that, they set up an interview with the hiring manager, which lasted about 45 minutes. He asked me a bunch about my past experience and my reasons for seeking a new opportunity. It felt a bit like a sales pitch too, as he was trying to get me excited about the role. Next, they scheduled a panel interview with the hiring manager, a PM, and another designer. They were curious about my collaboration skills, the research methods I typically employ, my tenure as a researcher, and my career aspirations. I think they might have expected a presentation of my work, but it wasn't explicitly stated in the invitation, so I didn't prepare anything specific.

The interview process included a Hiring Manager interview, coding, design, best practices discussions, and an engineering manager interview, followed by a chat with the VP. The interviewers were highly competent, and while the stages were technical, they were manageable with strong software engineering fundamentals. There were some scheduling issues, with one interview needing to be rescheduled last minute due to illness, which was inconvenient as it was a face-to-face interview requiring travel. Despite these hiccups, the overall experience was positive, with verbal feedback indicating a favorable outcome. However, a chat with the VP, not originally on the schedule, led to a 2-3 week waiting period. Ultimately, the company decided to pursue internal candidates, terminating the process. This was disappointing after investing significant time in the interviews with 6 people. I'd advise candidates to confirm the company's certainty about hiring for the role early on.