The entire process from the moment that I submitted my application to when an offer was extended took exactly 7 weeks. It took 11 days until I received my first email back. This email was a carbon copy message sent out to all potential candidates and had the hiring process explicitly stated. Uber's hiring process: Step 1) Design Exercise Step 2) Designer Phone Interview Step 3) Interviews in our SF office Step 4) Offer. Attached to this email was one of two design exercises I had to complete and send in. Of the two options presented, one was UI driven while the other was more involved with UX. From the first email to the second one took another 13 days (now 24 days in total). In this email I was told that the my design exercise was well received and that they were going to move ahead with an in-person interview. I sent them my availability and within the next 3 day my interview time slot was confirmed. 44 days in came my in-person interview. I might add that the Uber provided me with credit to accommodate my trip up to the city from the south bay. Once there, I checked into the building's security on 2 different floors and waited patiently in the lobby until I was allowed into the office. I spoke with three different people, all one-on-one. The first was with the recruiter and the last two were with designers from the prospective teams that I'd be possibly be working with. The conference room had a large monitor that allowed me to walk my interviewer through my previously completed design exercise. I also had other projects lined up incase they wanted to see more of my work. My interview was on a Wednesday and I received the offer the following Monday via an email, then a phone call (49 days total). Overall, the hiring process was a roller coaster ride filled with emotions but it absolutely payed off. I don't have an negatives to add, the process went pretty smooth. My piece of advice would be to know your projects inside and out when talking them through your process and you'll do fine.

The interview process typically includes an initial screening call, followed by a portfolio review to discuss past work and design thinking. The final stage consists of multiple 1:1 interviews and a collaborative whiteboard or problem-solving exercise.