Booking.com Software Engineer interview experience

It felt smooth at first—like a normal conversation to understand background—but the moment the technical evaluation began, the tone tightened. In my case, the interview didn’t include much about the team or position and felt more like rapid questioning.

I then faced a technical screen that was harder than it sounded. One person had a set of multiple-choice items plus longer questions, and I found the phone screen good while the later parts pushed my readiness. Ultimately, the recruiter-level feedback came quickly for me; I was told my experience wasn’t a fit and that I’d struggle in later