global consulting firm Software Engineer interview experience

Every technical interaction went in the same direction—interviewers told me I performed great—yet I still never saw a real path to an offer. Before they made any decision, they asked for four references, including references from my current workplace.

After that, I was rejected, and the explanation felt unsatisfying because it suggested no interviewer advocated strongly for me. The whole sequence made me feel like the process was more about compliance than evaluation. My honest reflection is that despite the positive technical comments, the way the references and final decision were handled