Wayfair Software Engineer interview experience

First, a recruiter acted like a gatekeeper and asked basic questions about my interests and experience, then decided which group I should interview with based on my answers.

That choice surprised me because I didn’t feel like I had much say in selecting the group or position, even though they emphasized that they were fluid and that skills mattered more than where I’d be placed.

The second round was with a very senior manager who asked for basic context about my experience and the kinds of problems I’d worked on. The conversation shifted into him spending a good amount of time showcasing