The interview process began with a recruiter screen, where I discussed my background, skills, and goals, along with job expectations. This was followed by a timed technical assessment on CodeSignal to test my coding abilities in a mix of algorithmic and problem-solving tasks. I then proceeded to a pair programming challenge with an engineer, where, unlike the standard LeetCode-style questions I had prepared for, I worked on a collaborative, real-world scenario to showcase my problem-solving and communication skills. Although I didn’t advance further in the process, this experience provided valuable insight into each stage’s expectations.