A lengthy process that includes: 1) HR screening 2) Hiring manager interview 3) 1-hour live coding session 4) 4-day take-home project 5) 4-hour on-site interview (consisting of 1-hour presentation and three 1:1 interviews) I have no issues with the recruiter and HR contacts I had, as they were professional, responsive, and efficient in scheduling everything. However, I am very disappointed with the interview process. I don’t usually participate when there are so many unnecessary steps, but I gave an exception to Shield AI because I was very interested in the company. After making it all the way through the final step, the only feedback I received was “the team really enjoyed your presentation and felt you would be a good addition to the company, but is looking for someone with more experience.” If my level of experience was the root of their dissatisfaction with me, that could have been determined in the first or second step of the interview process. Seeing as how I made it all the way to the end of the process, I feel that my time dedicated to their process was disrespected, wasted, and taken advantage of. Additionally, it further reinforces the fact that their lengthy process is inefficient. And if, for some reason, that is just generic feedback they provide to everyone, it is not helpful to any candidate.