Displayr reached out to me directly via LinkedIn, which already suggests a bit of urgency to fill this position — especially since it's the only remote role currently open. But what followed wasn’t an interview. It was a funnel disguised as opportunity, a bait-and-switch where the word “interview” masked what was essentially Leetcode-by-proxy over Zoom. The session was led by a junior developer — maybe three years in — who acted more like a Twitch streamer than a technical peer. He was clearly rushing, typing my answers live into some backend form while I explained concepts, nodding occasionally like he was just waiting to hit submit. It felt like a gamer doing speed QA, not a hiring process for a senior role. There were no meaningful discussions about systems, architecture, leadership, or real-world delivery — just disconnected trivia and checklist logic. It was gatekeeping in disguise, and completely mismatched for the experience they claimed to be seeking. If you're a senior engineer and can stomach this kind of disrespect cloaked as efficiency, then by all means, go ahead. Just know you're walking into a process that confuses signals with substance — and is more concerned with ticking boxes than having a real conversation.

The first interview was with Human Resources and asked some questions regarding my career and past experiences. The first interview with Human Resources also included a technical part that asked React and JS fundamentals. They also asked if we had some knowledge about the company.