The process began with a take-home assignment, and I didn't speak with anyone before submitting my work. I had only a few days to devise or reimagine a Duolingo app feature and create a slide deck. It took a lot of effort to get the deck to a presentable level.
After I submitted it, the live rounds still felt as if the main goal was to collect ideas from candidates. The most jarring part wasn't the difficulty. Some of the interviewers seemed disengaged. During one interview, I felt that the person across from me wasn't really paying attention, and I couldn't tell whether they were listening closely or simply following a script.
Even with all the preparation, the process dragged on and didn't feel respectful. I received a rejection without the kind of feedback that would have made the heavy effort feel worthwhile. I left convinced that the process focused more on producing work than on supporting a genuine evaluation.
Location: United States. Overall feedback: Negative. Offer status: No offer.
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