I nearly had 6 rounds of interviews which when looking back can clearly see it was mismanaged. When I had my first touch point call with the talent acquisition specialist I did ask about the procedure which was communicated as a 3 round process - Hiring Manager, Sr Exec and final round Sr Exec. I did ask if there was a technical round which was described as not necessary for the role. Post the completion of my 3rd round I was asked to have 2 more rounds 1 being a technical coding challenge and 1 for system design. Post these I was called back and asked if I would like to opt for the Sr Software Engr. role as the team liked to retain me somehow and that I would have 1 more round which would be an interaction casual round with a member of the team. This is where things became very weird cause the team member round ended up being an initial touch point interview comprising of technical and non technical queries which I was not prepared for. After the lengthy 1 hour session, I was called in by the HR a week later to be informed that my technical and leadership skills are excellent but the my past project references which I thought up in last round didn't allign well with the requirement. I went back and did convey I wasn't prepared for an interview as it was communicated to be a casual team member connect. 1 week later I've now been told that the hiring manager has decided to not move forward. 6 rounds. 2 months later. Back to ground 0. Hope this helps anyone whose in the interview process to be aware of. Good luck.