I went through several interviews with Kake before ultimately accepting an offer with one of their partners. The process took some time - which is often the case when working with external clients who may have unpredictable timelines or expectations - but throughout it all, Kake stayed in touch and maintained a genuine, human connection. It always felt like it was just a matter of time before the right opportunity came along. Kake consistently kept me in mind whenever new roles opened up, and the internal interview steps were genuinely enjoyable - it felt more like chatting with a fellow engineer than a formal process. Some partners might not be fully prepared to evaluate candidates properly, which can be frustrating, but I'd be surprised if that applied to more than just a few. It's definitely not representative of the majority of roles.

The process consisted of four well-structured stages: Phone screening with the recruiter – about 40 minutes. Technical interview (live coding) with a Software Engineer from the company – about 1 hour. Technical interview (system design) with a Software Engineer from the project team – about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Behavioral and culture fit interview with the Engineering Manager from the project – about 30 minutes. Each stage was clearly defined, and throughout the process I received strong support from Kake, who guided me closely and provided all the necessary assistance to ensure I was well-prepared.