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4 interviews in total, including a phone call, and 3 in person meetings - all in the span of about 2 weeks. I was then asked for references, which I happily gave on the same day. I did not hear back from the company for a few months, despite reaching out and asking for an update. After about 3 months from the initial interview, I was sent a generic email stating that they have filled the role, but encouraged me to reapply in the future. I was excited about the role and it seemed like a great place to work, however was disappointed with the unprofessional behaviour.

Got contacted by a recruiter. During the first round they invited me over to their office. It was your standard interview; I was asked about my past experience, personal projects and some white board questions. For the second round I had an awkward meeting with the CEO at a coffee shop. The thing just turned turned bizarre after I somehow ended up at their company event. There was clearly no process in place. Few days later I got an email from the recruiter saying that the CEO thought I was lying about something. Well...OK. Back when I interviewed, the company wreaked of that typical startup bs: bro culture...check, buzzwords...check, underpaying by at least $10000 below market rate check, long hours...check, infantilization of engineers...check