Position: Machine Learning Engineer Interview date: February 28, 2025 Overall experience: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) Status: No response after final round Interview Process Overview: I went through a total of three rounds. The first two rounds (virtual) were smooth, and I received very positive feedback from the interviewers. The communication from the recruiter during this stage was clear and prompt. The third and final round was an in-person interview with the CTO. Unfortunately, the recruiter who was coordinating the process was on leave that day and didn’t share any alternate point of contact. I faced access issues at the office, and getting help took longer than expected. This added unnecessary stress before a key interview. Despite the hiccups, the CTO interview itself went well. After the discussion, another recruiter present at the office told me I would receive feedback “by end of the day or the next day at the latest.” It’s now been almost a month, and I haven’t received any response, not even an acknowledgment of my follow-up emails. What could have been better: - Sharing a backup contact or escalation path in case of unavailability - Better candidate communication post-final round - Even a simple rejection email would have been appreciated Advice to future candidates: - Confirm details (especially for in-person rounds) and double-check who your contact person is - Don’t hesitate to ask for an alternate number or support contact in case of issues - Be prepared for a potential lack of closure Final Thoughts: I started the process with high hopes and appreciated the early professionalism, but the abrupt silence after the final round left a poor impression. Candidates invest time, energy, and hope in these processes - communication is key, even if the result is a no.