I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Spotify
Interview
After a month long interview process, I was informed that the team was moving forward with another candidate. I understood the decision but it was upsetting that the "rejection" came in the form of an email which is unheard of for many other tech companies in the area.
I received no feedback about why this was not a good fit, despite reaching out for more information.
When asked to give feedback about this experience via Google Docs, I proceeded to take the survey and was directed to a page that said that feedback was no longer needed and that "for right now we've gathered all the information we need."
4 rounds process, incl. take-home case. Interviews were relatively straightforward with HR, Hiring manager, and Directors in the team. Mix of behavioral and technical questions. Take-home case was quite time consuming but very relevant for the role (recieve data set with a case question - expected to build a financial model and short presentation deck)
Interview was with HR. A very unpleasant experience: 1) The Interviewer was late and no apology was given. 2) No pleasantries or how are you, just straight into the robotic questioning. 3) HR said that if I had any questions I should email, I had to ask if I could ask questions during the call. Worst interview experience I have had. The HR interviewer shouldn't be vetting candidates as it gives a bad impression of Spotify.
Interview was okay, interviewers were patient and friendly and they took the effort to learn more about the candidate by asking the right questions. Not many stressful questions were asked.