Twilio likes to play games with their Candidates?

New / Eng
Proton92

New Eng

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Lead Frontend Engineer
Proton92
Mar 31 15 Comments

I applied for L4 at Twilio, which requires 7 years of Frontend experience, but I only have 6 years. The recruiter told me, it's fine, they are still considering me. They asked me to go through their Hackerrank where they asked 1 medium LC, complete a React app, and 1 SQL question. That is fine, of course, it's a standard process even for Frontend L4 position. A couple of days ago, the recruiter notified me that I passed the Hackerrank, which I already knew. They requested my availability to schedule further interviews.

Today, another recruiter reached out to me, telling me that L4 is "Up-Level" and they will not consider me for L4, instead they want me to take another Hackerrank for L3. (Can't they use the same Hackerrank that I did for L4?). The frustrating part is why waste people's time if you know that you won't consider them for a position. I will have to withdraw my application altogether, because I don't think I can work in a company like that.

Does it happen often in other companies, so I should be mindful of it? Maybe I should not have applied for L4 when I only have 6 years of experience. Thoughts?

P.S. I also met with the Hiring Manager of the team I applied for. He also gave his go a head.

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TOP 15 Comments
  • New
    Dr. Mark

    New

    Dr. Mark
    it’s a shitty org, move on
    Mar 31 1
    • New / Eng
      Proton92

      New Eng

      BIO
      Lead Frontend Engineer
      Proton92
      OP
      Yeah, you are right!
      Mar 31
  • Linus Health
    hetweakin

    Linus Health

    hetweakin
    Yeah I’ve interviewed there twice. First time got ghosted after a couple rounds then received rejection email. 2nd time got super good feedback after a couple rounds, the hiring manager even used enthusiastic language saying things like “We have to get you on this team.” Once again ghosted which was shocking after the positive (almost overly positive) feedback. During that round too the manager mentioned they’re really strict about levelling, which is also what you’re seeing.

    Sorry OP, but know you aren’t alone. I used to be really excited about working at Twilio but not so much anymore
    Mar 31 1
    • New / Eng
      Proton92

      New Eng

      BIO
      Lead Frontend Engineer
      Proton92
      OP
      Yeah thanks! I feel like something is really wrong in the organization. I don't regret withdrawing my application for L3.
      Mar 31
  • MongoDB
    rest/vest

    Go to company page MongoDB

    rest/vest
    I also had a shitty experience with their recruiters, ghosted. Something isn't right over there
    Mar 31 1
  • Meta
    aUqM38

    Go to company page Meta

    aUqM38
    Hard yoe requirements are always a red flag. If they already have all the data points from your interview and they still need to fall back to yoe, it means they have no idea how to evaluate talent.
    Mar 31 0
  • Google
    owqJ68

    Go to company page Google

    owqJ68
    Lol that's funny. Just tell them to fuck off.
    Mar 31 0