The hiring process at ThousandEyes takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Backend Developer had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Backend Developer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
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I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at ThousandEyes
Interview
The recruiter was excellent and provided a comprehensive study guide to help prepare for the technical rounds. I also had a very positive informal chat with the presales who provided great insight into the day-to-day culture. However, the actual interview with the hiring manager revealed a significant disconnect between the information provided during my previous conversations and the actual technical depth required.
The manager was looking for a pre-developed engineer who already mastered the foundations of networking workflows, rather than a strategic leader who could learn and adapt those workflows based on previous implementation and client-facing experience in other fields. While the feedback was constructive regarding 'knowing the audience and the job description,' the delivery felt a bit dismissive of non-engineering backgrounds. Ultimately, it wasn't the right fit for either side, and the interview was cut short after 10 minutes of conversation.
First round: HR screening
Second round: python coding
Third round: Hiring manager
Fourth round: Linux and system troubleshooting
Fifth round: System design
Sixth round: SRE mindset
After six round I got rejected. Interviewers were very humble and made me comfortable in all rounds.
Rejection after six rounds is something disappointing, it takes a lot of energy, efforts and drains you because this process ran for around 45 to 50 days.