Phenom Software Engineer interview experience

After an initial recruiter screen, I was invited to an office hackathon where teams were formed with a mix of experience levels, and moderators were present to help if things got stuck. There was hospitality during the event, and the whole atmosphere felt designed to simulate real collaboration rather than a traditional Q&A.

The hackathon ran for about six hours, and the group worked on an idea together under time pressure. Mentors monitored progress throughout and guided during every step, but the expectation was that the team would implement the features themselves. In my attempt, the