Interview process felt much more corporate and process-heavy than expected for a crypto infrastructure company. The People Ops stage was heavily focused on culture/vibe fit and conversational style rather than engineering depth or actual infrastructure experience. Communication after the interview was disappointing. After spending significant time on a live conversation centered around “people and culture”, the rejection arrived as a generic automated no-reply AshbyHQ email with zero personalized feedback. Technically the company and domain seem interesting. But candidates who prefer direct engineering-oriented communication over polished startup culture conversations may find the process frustrating