Whatnot Software Engineer interview experience

I expected clearer communication, but the recruiter was extremely uncommunicative and it didn’t set the tone well. On top of that, the way the onsite interviews felt was unsettling—both interviewers seemed visibly stressed or hostile, like they were under heavy pressure.

The whole experience left me with a negative overall impression. Even though I was trying to stay professional and focus on the technical conversations, the lack of communication and the tense atmosphere made it hard to feel confident.

I didn’t receive an offer, and the biggest takeaway for me was that the process felt