The Snyk hiring process lacked integrity, structure, and professionalism, making it one of the most disappointing interview experiences I’ve had. The entire process—from application to formal rejection—took 52 days, filled with poor communication, disorganization, and a clear lack of respect for candidates’ time and expertise. I initially applied through the company website after seeing the role on LinkedIn. The recruiter reached out with a generic scheduling link, offering no personalization or meaningful engagement. During the Zoom interview, it became clear that the recruiter was not engaged, lacked depth in technical recruiting, and had not reviewed my resume in detail. The questions were generic and uninspired, making it feel like a check-the-box exercise rather than a real attempt to assess my fit for the role. One notable red flag: despite the role being advertised as remote, the recruiter explicitly stated they would always prioritize candidates local to Boston—a contradiction that called into question the company’s transparency. A week later, I interviewed with the hiring manager, which only reinforced my concerns. The conversation felt more like an attempt to extract free marketing strategy and industry insights rather than a legitimate interview. It became evident that my expertise exceeded their expectations and, in some cases, even the hiring manager’s experience. Up to that point, I was told they were still in the early stages of interviewing, yet my two follow-ups over the next few weeks were completely ignored. The silence confirmed my instincts—this company was either using the hiring process to collect competitive insights or was so disorganized that they failed to manage basic candidate communication. Weeks later, completely out of the blue, I received a cold and impersonal rejection email from a senior recruiter, stating that while they were impressed with my background, they had moved forward with a candidate much further along in the process—which directly contradicted what I had been told earlier. Hmm. Okay. Overall, this experience was a waste of time and a display of poor hiring ethics. If you are considering applying to Snyk, be prepared for disorganization, ghosting, and the possibility that your interview is just a thinly veiled attempt to mine free consulting work. Proceed with caution.