Horrible interview process. Recruiter was not personable at all, literally could have been a robot just reading off questions - made it to the second round with the hiring manager, seemed normal but I asked numerous time throughout the discussion if my answers were aligned with their team or what he was looking for and he confirmed yes every single time. He said things that indicated there would be another chance for me to ask additional questions - two days later I recieved an automated message from the recruiter notifying me they were not going to be moving forward with the 3rd round interview. I emailed the hiring manager directly asking for feedback, no response.

My interview experience with Rippling was disappointing and unprofessional. The interviewer joined late to our scheduled meeting, yet later rushed the conversation and ended early because he had a “hard stop.” That felt especially frustrating given that my time clearly wasn’t treated with the same respect at the start of the interview. Throughout the conversation, the tone felt abrasive and unnecessarily confrontational. Rather than creating a productive discussion about my experience, the interviewer appeared to fact-check my responses in real time in a way that came across as distrustful rather than conversational. The overall interaction felt rushed, dismissive, and lacking basic professionalism. Regardless of whether I’m selected to move forward, interviews are a reflection of company culture, and this experience left me with serious concerns about how candidates are treated. Based on this interaction alone, I would be hesitant to pursue an opportunity with a company that allows this kind of interview experience.

The interview process was well-structured yet conversational, with a strong focus on real-world scenarios. It evaluated problem-solving ability, communication skills, decision-making, and how closely my past experience aligned with the role and team expectations.