Booking.com Software Engineer interview experience

It felt fairly smooth overall, with timely communication from the recruiter, and the format stayed straightforward rather than chaotic—so I always knew what stage I was in.

The only thing that lingered was that the decision took a while. Even with good momentum, the final step didn’t turn into an offer for me.

In another attempt at the same company, the experience took a completely different turn: I only had a phone screening, and afterward the recruiter essentially stopped responding. That kind of silence was honestly disappointing, and it made the whole process feel unprofessional despite