The director reached out directly to me on LinkedIn about a position at BuildOps. After talking to them, they ghosted me without any response or update. Avoid this company at all cost as they don’t treat you with respect. They just want to waste your time.

This experience has been disappointing and one of the worst interview experiences I have had for several reasons: * The recruiter was rude and strictly followed a script that lacked important context about the role, company, or teams involved. * No effort was made to provide a clear understanding of the company or the position, which left me with no insight into what the role entailed or what teams are currently hiring. * The recruiter did not discuss anything about the company. The lack of detail about the company’s teams or operations was a significant omission in the conversation. * Despite explaining that commuting was not an issue, the recruiter overly focused on location, which was a barrier to continuing the interview process. This was concerning, as I am not far from the office and had already expressed my flexibility. * The recruiter briefly mentioned compensation but did so rudely and inflexibly. While I understand that certain commitments need to be made, the conversation felt rushed, with no room for negotiation or discussion of potential salary bands based on seniority. * The recruiter misled me, stating they would follow up, but never did. If the location was truly a deciding factor, I would have preferred straightforward feedback instead of being promised a follow-up that never came. * Overall, the experience gave me a negative impression of the company culture. The recruiter's approach and lack of transparency and communication make me hesitant to continue any process with this company. 
 This type of experience, particularly from a recruiter, speaks volumes about the company's culture.