Upstart Software Engineer interview experience

The process started with a first phone screening with the tech lead, followed by a second phone screen. From there I went into a virtual onsite where I met the team and also talked with the manager and related team members. Even though I was stressed because I didn’t have much experience with the way American interview loops can run, the process itself felt clear and confidence-building.

The biggest difference-maker was the recruiter’s guidance and follow-up. I got context about how the interviews would work and what the conversations would focus on, and there was no pressure—especially