[Caution: Offer withdrawn]
I went through a multi-round interview process and was verbally offered the role and cash compensation on a Friday. I was told I would have time to review the offer, but no written offer was ever sent.
We verbally aligned on a start date the following Tuesday, with a plan to receive and sign the official offer by Thursday, "or it's gone, we will find someone else". That same day, I was asked to provide my legal name and address for the offer letter, but no written offer was sent despite follow-ups. Overnight, the CEO requested an earlier start date. I responded with flexibility and attempted to align, but the offer was withdrawn 96 minutes after I was told the offer was being drafted.
At the time the offer was rescinded, I had already submitted my resignation to my current employer. I had also asked for clarity on compensation details, including equity, but received no transparency regarding the total equity pool.
The product manager and engineer I interviewed with were professional and enthusiastic. The interview process itself was smooth and respectful.