It was pretty standard with the usual questions. Why do you want to work here and where do you see yourself in 5 years. I did not find it difficult but did not care to move forward either.
Interview was virtual with a technical manager. It was basically focused on my past experience and current research projects. It followed the usual interview questions of how one coped with difficult situations, what results were achieved in the projects.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Discover in Sep 2021
Interview
Really open and transparent interview process; HackerRank test, 1-hour technical interview and 2-hour behavioral interview. They also offered lots of chances to meet with recruiters and employees throughout the process to get a feel for the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you worked in a group under a less-than-ideal circumstance.