I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Infoblox (Tacoma, WA) in Jan 2019
Interview
The first part of the process was a phone screen where I was asked by the Hiring Manager about technologies I had worked with. They also asked what my expected salary for the position would be (the salary was not listed on the job posting), and explained the next part of the interview process.
The next part was two online multiple choice tests. One was a personality test, one was a cognitive test. They are both pass/fail and they did not tell me my score other than that I passed. They provided resources beforehand to prepare for the cognitive test.
The last part was an in-person interview. I drove to the Tacoma office and had six different 45 minute interviews with one person each - some engineers, some managers. I was asked no technical questions at this time (!). I had a 45 minute break in the middle in which they provided me lunch (Jimmy John's).
A few days later I was informed that they had passed on me for this position but that another team wanted to interview me. I had a conflict and couldn't go in-person to the interview this time so did it on a video call. This time it was two different 45 minute interviews with two people each. Each interview had some technical questions (below).
A few days later I was informed of the offer, which was at the high end of the salary range that I had provided during the phone screen, and I accepted.
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Application
I interviewed at Infoblox (Santa Clara, CA)
Interview
Was a normal interview process, the why do you want to work here and then the technical one which was leetcode style. I am writing more works because you are making me.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Infoblox (Bengaluru) in Mar 2026
Interview
This has honestly been one of the worst interview experiences I’ve had.
Right from the screening round, I clearly stated my expectation - 26 LPA, considering my current fixed is 18 LPA. They agreed to it upfront. Then they rushed the process saying the role needed to be closed ASAP, asked me to come in person, and crammed all rounds into one day. I travelled 25 km for this.
The interviews went well. They even made me take the UCAT test, which I cleared. Everything seemed positive, and I was waiting for the HR discussion.
Then suddenly, after a week, they come back saying I need to go through another technical round. Fine, I did that too - only to be asked completely random puzzle questions that had nothing to do with my AI experience or actual work.
And then comes the real shock — I’m told I’m selected, but the role is downgraded from SE2 to SE. Seriously?
On top of that, the offer is now 21 fixed + 4 variable.
When I questioned this, all I got was: “You’re lucky you got selected, otherwise we usually have 3 rounds.”
Excuse me? I already went through a coding test, an in-person AI discussion, and another technical round. What exactly was all that then?
This entire process just feels like a complete waste of time, effort, and energy. Honestly, it’s frustrating beyond words.
Got the CCAT the day after applying, efficient, right? Then a recruiter called, asked the usual “what are you looking for” and “are you authorized to work” questions. I finished the assessment on time, followed their instructions to email when done, and… radio silence. Emailed again. Nothing. Finally called, only to be told I’d been rejected. Impressive communication skills. If you enjoy wasting time and being ghosted, highly recommend. Otherwise, maybe look elsewhere.
As for the CCAT assessment, I'd say it's completely pointless and useless. It's completely unrelated to the role itself.