Interview with CTO, and two interviews on coding and system design. I applied online through their website. I made it to the onsite, and got ghosted after. They didn't schedule the onsite interviews.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Agtonomy (California City, CA) in Apr 2025
Interview
I interviewed for a Mechanical Engineer position at Agtonomy and had a mixed experience overall. The process started strong but ended without clarity.
Interview Process:
1. Initial screen with the Hiring Manager
2. Technical interview with two engineers focused on CAD, mechanical problem-solving, and real-world design challenges
3. Final Interviews with upper management (scheduled but not conducted)
Everyone I spoke with was sharp, respectful, and clearly passionate about Agtonomy’s mission in agtech and automation. The technical round was engaging and relevant to the role.
However, there were significant delays and communication gaps. It took four weeks after the first round to get scheduled for the second. Two weeks later, I was contacted to set up final rounds with upper management. Those were scheduled, but canceled just a day before with a note saying they’d follow up with an update on the role. It's now been two weeks since that cancellation with no communication or closure.
What Could Be Improved:
1. Clearer communication around delays and changes
2. Timely follow-ups and transparency about the status of the role
Overall:
The team seemed great and the work exciting, but the lack of closure left a disappointing impression.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Walk me through a mechanical design you’ve owned end-to-end
2. Tell me about yourself
3. What interests about Agtonomy
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Agtonomy (California City, CA)
Interview
Interviewed by seven individuals all lasting about 1 hour on separate days. All done virtual and no in-person or by phone. Some used STAR method others felt like it was a conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One that stood out was a random off the wall theoretical question of a scenario that is highly unlikely to happen.