3 algorithm questions with code implementation. Very nice and transparent interview process. Next interview was the same, with 2 code questions and asked about the my project in study few general questions

I was recommended by a friend who works for the company so she was able to get my resume directly to her supervisor. I had one phone interview which was both personal and technical and lasted about 45 minutes. The women I talked to was really sweet and we were able to connect pretty easily, the conversation flowed well. After talking to her she said the final interviewer would call me to set up a time to talk. Note- they were very accommodating as I was on vacation in CA at the time so they were working with me and the time difference. I set up the final phone interview about an hour after I finished the first one. Unfortunately, I was never able to complete the interview as the next day they called me and said the whole company was on a hiring freeze and they would contact me once it was lifted.