Very open, casual and informative info chat before beginning the official hiring process Well-integrated, fast process after resume submission. 1. Homework about generic product management paradigms and some firm-specific innovation ideas. 2. Phone Interview about Homework. Detailed probing for architectural considerations, phasing, tracking and expansion opportunities. 3. Campus Interview with mix of behavioral & technical questions. 4 1:1 interviews back to back.

I was connected to a member of the engineering team via a mutual friend. After one Skype conversation and a couple coordinating emails, I was contacted by an engineering recruiter to visit the SF office. What a cool place, and right in the heart of SF so the commute is a cinch. My SF on-site visit was a short-notice office tour and two brief behavioral / background conversations. I could tell from the get-go this would be a great place to work (confirmed by a couple friends who work there). A product hiring manager and hiring coordinator worked quickly to identify a possible fit, and invited me in for an on-site in VA. The VA on-site interview (~6 hours) was well organized and the team was welcoming. I completed a 2-hour assignment beforehand to accompany one of several interviews throughout the day in the VA offices. Again, great location, team, and ambiance, featuring an open floor plan, great kitchen, lounge space, ping pong table, wall for your bike(s), and a robot (which may or may not actually move ;-) ... this needs further research). The process was flexible: they took all interests into account when identifying a possible best-fit and interview timeline. The process was efficient: It was about a month from introduction- to two on-site visits (one meet and greet in SF and one formal round in VA) to the final dialogue. The on-site visit and all of the interviews were arranged within a couple days: Thursday, confirmed; Monday, on-site. I didn't receive the offer, sadly, but I did get solid feedback from the team. So that part is cool.