Salesforce Software Engineer interview experience

I passed every interview round, and early on I was told the role could be filled at an experienced or senior level based on performance. After six interviews over several months, I was told I had passed but that they decided I fit mid-level, and unfortunately there was no open position available for that level.

What made it especially brutal was how little real feedback I received beyond “everything was perfect” except the level. I was told I was “in the queue” and might get an offer if something opened. Months passed with no meaningful update. Eventually I received an offer elsewhere, and I