Mercor Software Engineer interview experience

The atmosphere was uncomfortable and I remember an interviewer who was late and unprepared, which instantly made the whole thing feel off.

During the conversation there was awkward silence, and it seemed like the questions weren’t aligned—there were moments that felt like misplaced follow-ups, and my responses didn’t get much engagement. I also felt judged while I was stumbling over my words, and the interviewer’s demeanor came across as cold.

I left with a lot of doubts and a very deflated feeling, like I’d missed an opportunity because the interaction never clicked. I didn’t get selected,