My process felt long and oddly anticlimactic. I went through three rounds of peer interviews that included both technical and behavioral parts. The format matched what I’d seen described for this kind of role, and the technical questions were the kind that lined up with the resources I’d found beforehand.
After I made it through the three rounds, I expected the decision to move forward. Instead, I was asked to wait while they figured out which team or role to place me into. It was confusing because I’d already passed what felt like an interview, but it turned into more of a “bench” situation—something like I was being held while managers selected where I might fit.
4 months ago
Difficult Positive United States
My preparation ended up being less about memorizing specifics and more about fundamentals. The interviews leaned heavily on core product-engineering concepts like thermal/optics/mechanical engineering, and they kept coming back to product-based engineering questions.
When it came to the topics themselves, I spent a lot of time on plastic design—especially injection molding—along with optical design, material science, and GD&T. Even though the overall difficulty felt manageable, the breadth was what made it challenging. I remember leaving with the sense that what mattered most was having a comprehensive understanding of the engineering fundamentals behind the product work, not just being able to talk at a high level.
4 months ago
Difficult Positive London, England
The first thing that stood out to me was how long and intense the interview felt despite it being pretty standardized. It followed a big-tech style fl…
5 months ago
Average Positive United States
My journey started with a recruiter reaching out, then I had a recruiter call followed by a portfolio presentation. From there it turned into a full l…
8 months ago
Difficult Neutral United States
My process was pretty direct. It had three rounds, with the last one acting like a final panel. Before that final round, they provided a requirement a…
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