The process started professionally, and the interviewers were courteous. However, I found the interview experience somewhat confusing due to a mismatch in expectations around the coding round.
The interview was scheduled as a 90-minute session, but during the live coding exercise I was informed that only about 10 minutes remained after roughly 30 minutes had passed. This created uncertainty around time management and expectations for the exercise.
The coding challenge involved building a React application (Tic-Tac-Toe). While the problem itself was reasonable, I would have appreciated clearer communication regarding the amount of time allocated specifically for the coding portion.
During the live coding exercise, I was frequently asked to explain my thought process while coding. While I understand the intent was to evaluate communication and problem-solving, I personally found the frequency of interruptions made it difficult to maintain focus and momentum during implementation.
Candidates who prefer to first implement a solution and then explain their approach may find this interview style challenging.