Abnormal AI Software Engineer interview experience

I remember being told there wouldn’t be classic algorithm-only questions, and the practical focus felt closer to how they’d assess real backend work. I also got a sense that AI tooling was part of the workflow, and some rounds were set up around being able to refer to materials and use AI if needed.

The hiring manager round centered on my past experience and what I’d learned from it, and I had the feeling they cared about ownership and how I approached work. After that, I ran into a set of virtual onsite-style interviews that included system design and architecture-style discussion, plus a