Plaid Software Engineer interview focused on algorithmic design

My interviews focused mostly on general problem solving, with algorithmic design questions instead of classic LeetCode-style problems. The bar itself wasn't clearly communicated, and the process didn't feel very professional.

I also dealt with untimely responses and a sense that nothing was being evaluated consistently as the interviews progressed. By the time the process ended, it felt more like a waste of time than anything else because the experience didn't match the effort it required.

Location: United States. Overall feedback: Neutral. Offer status: No offer.