* 1hr with HM * take home assignment * 30 min code review * 30 min system design * 30 min system design (this wasn't planned initially. Seemed like a bonus round to get a better read on my experience) * 15 min with CEO * 3 references (that must be willing to meet with the HM for a ~30 min phone call)

The interview process with Muck Rack was formalized and well-communicated upfront. I knew exactly how many interviews to expect (should I make through all the rounds) and that gave me a sense of how much of my time would be required, and gave me a chance to estimate how long the overall process could be from the first interview to an offer. That being said, I was aware that the process could take a relatively long while, assuming one round per week. I really wanted the position and I knew I might have to turn away any offers that came to me from other companies in the interim. I appreciated having the time with different potential teammates and the fact that they take their processes seriously to find candidates that are very well fit to the role and the company at large.