Wyze Labs Interview Questions
& Process

First, had a hiring manager screen, then a phone screening with HR. The final round was a full-day on-site in Kirkland. It started with a 1-hour UX research portfolio presentation and Q&A, followed by 5 separate 1:1s with stakeholders: Head of Design, two product people, CPO, and the HM. Some hiccups happened: HR rescheduled our meeting 3 times, and tech setup for my presentation wasn't checked beforehand, causing a 15-min delay. However, the biggest surprise was the leadership's interaction; the CPO didn't greet or introduce himself, just asked 'Why did you leave your last company?' This was a huge red flag. The questions from product and CPO after my presentation suggested they didn't fully understand UX research, yet acted like they did.

Started with a recruiter call, then I had to do a presentation about my past projects and a case study. After that, there were four 1:1 interviews. These 1:1s were all about the case study for their subscription product. Sometimes it feels like they're asking for free work and ideas during interviews, which I hope they change and ask for a case study outside their area. The people I spoke with were smart and knew the company's offerings and roadmaps well. In the end, they decided to hire someone internally, making all that time and effort feel wasted.

The interview process included an initial phone screening, followed by a meeting with the hiring manager. After that, there was a presentation and four separate one-on-one interviews. The people I met were really friendly and happy to discuss the company's business and current challenges, and they paid close attention to what I said. I'm a big fan of their products and was really excited about this job. It was a good overall experience, although they didn't provide feedback after the onsite interviews, which seems to be pretty standard in the industry now. If you don't get feedback, it usually means no offer.

Got contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn for an initial interview on Thursday, 9/26/2024. The video call was scheduled for the next day. The recruiter was on time, friendly and easy to talk to. She briefly introduced the company and answered my questions. The interview was casual and I was asked about my experience as a DevOps engineer. The interview ended on a good note but the communication went silent afterwards. I didn't know when to hear from them or what to expect next, nor was I responded to when I emailed the recruiter. I had to go back to LinkedIn to message the recruiter to get a response that "the hiring manager was busy but should review your candidacy by Friday." That Friday passed with no words from them. I mean, if I am not a good fit, let me know soon, and I'll understand - just don't leave me hanging... The recruiter was friendly and pressure-free, which was a nice plus, but the lack of communication clarity made this a neutral experience at best. EDIT: One week later I was contacted for a technical screening. The interviewer was respectful of my time and we were able to discuss some real challenges that the team was trying to solve. I understood that people got busy, and I might have left my previous comment a bit rushed. The lack of communication / setting the right expectations after my initial screening was real, so I decided not to change any of that, but I wanted to point out that this process was veering towards the positive side.