The job job posting makes the process clear, and my own experience with interviewing matched the expectation set from the start. "... please understand that the effort put into this by people like yourself helps us be successful in surrounding you with other top-notch people. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position: Application (5 minutes) Online Assessment (40-50 minutes) Initial Phone Interview (30-45 minutes) Technology Knowledge Assessment Interview (20-30 minutes) Challenge Interview (90 minutes) Final Interview (60-90 minutes) Job Offer!" Although a few of the time estimates above ended up being slightly shorter for me, so in the end, less time was required. Everyone I connected with along the way was very pleasant.

My interview experience began with an unusually long and thorough chat with an internal recruiter who asked excellent questions and explained the hiring process. The next step was an aptitude test with questions that felt relevant to the role and less like the IQ-style tests I'd taken with other companies. Then there were two rounds of simulated project work with Emergent folks playing the part of the client. Peppered throughout the process were lots of technical questions that helped gauge my level of knowledge. This was a difficult interview process but it was also a lot of fun and gave me ample room to demonstrate my skills and my style. At the end, I felt that Emergent really understood what I would bring to the team and how I would contribute to the company culture.