The interview process at Redis Labs was perfect. I found initial conversation from the recruiter to be relaxed and very open. We explored my background, strengths, and contstraints (travel, location, etc). A few different roles were offered to me to consider. Discussions with the hiring manager and the team lead got into software design, database concepts, and working with customers. There was also a technical assignment which required accessing some cloud instances, installing redis and redis enterprise and writing a coding solution using those resources. I ended up accepting a different role.

I want to share this as a clear warning to others. I was contacted by a member of the recruitment team for an Azure Redis Solutions Architect role. I was upfront from the start — I have no experience with Redis or Azure — so I was baffled as to why they reached out in the first place. The recruiting POC dismissed my concerns, saying it wasn’t an issue, and scheduled a call that was supposed to be 10-15 minutes. Instead, it turned into a 30-minute ramble that added no value. Next came a call with the HM, who was visibly uninterested and seemed to just be waiting for the clock to run out. I was asked a few technical questions and some situational STAR based questions. I once again pointed out my lack of relevant experience, only to be told, ‘Don’t worry about that, we can train you.’ The so-called next steps? A take-home assignment and a panel interview. I was told to expect follow-up from the recruiter — and then I was completely ghosted. This wasn’t about not moving forward; it was about the utter disregard for my time and the arrogance shown throughout the process. Be warned: don’t expect professionalism or basic courtesy from these folks. And don’t be surprised if you’re ghosted too.