Thank you for sharing your feedback and for taking the time to interview with us. Our first-round conversations are designed to ensure alignment on experience, interest, and context for the role, so that technical discussions in later rounds can be meaningful and productive. For highly technical positions like this one, we want to make sure candidates have the foundational concepts in place, and our questions help us gauge both technical understanding and communication skills. We also value transparency around compensation expectations early in the process, so we can ensure alignment from the start. We’re always looking to make our interview experience efficient, respectful, and informative, and we appreciate feedback that helps us improve. Wishing you all the best in your job search!