MetLife Software Engineer interview experience

Before that, I had to complete an online assessment, and the impression was that they were checking how I handled pressure. On interview day, I met the hiring manager, the head of infrastructure, and several team members—four people total, and the DevOps folks made it harder to follow because they were tough for me to understand.

The atmosphere felt off. It came across a bit toxic, like a top-down leadership vibe. The round itself was challenging partly because of the communication friction, not just the technical content. Overall it was smooth procedurally, but the mood and the clarity