Intuit interview questions

I was asked typical data structure and algorithm questions. Other questions revolving around objective-c patterns (since I was really being interviewed as an iOS candidate). Was pretty disappointed with the overall interview process since I never even heard from Intuit after the interview. Even if I didn't ace the technical interview questions, it would have been great to get some feedback. I talked with some engineers who came across as very bright, others seemed pretty average. I didn't really get the sense that any of them 'loved' their job and most get pigeon holed into projects that turn engineers into specialists, not generalists.

The process starts out with a recruiter contacting you (I did not apply for the position), leading to a phone interview with the recruiter followed by a phone interview with the hiring manager. The recruiter actually spent more time on the phone with me than the hiring manager did. The manager asked a few simple and short questions and then we were done. After that, they schedule your in-person, which consists of a very time-consuming presentation you must create prior to coming to interview. I spent several days preparing this presentation about myself, a few projects I'm proud of, and finally a detailed and lengthy case study which solves an actual business issue they are facing (basically, free consulting for them). I prepared everything and came in for the in-person, where they proceed to grill you with very difficult questions, which is understandable for an interview at this level. However, the style of grilling felt very cold and harsh, almost like they were having fun coming up with the most difficult questions they could think of. One interviewer was particularly rude in her questioning style, leaving the interviewee feeling quite defensive. After meeting with several people, you meet with the hiring manager for "feedback" which consisted of them letting you know they weren't moving forward and then proceeding to give very detailed feedback as to why. When you've decided not to hire a person, giving them a laundry list of petty reasons why not does not help them unless they have asked for it. Instead, you leave a person shaken in their confidence, which could be harmful for their future job search. I felt like I was in a bad performance review. It was an extremely negative experience, I've never been through anything like that and have interviewed with many different companies over the years. This was by far the most hoops I've ever been asked to jump through (espeically for a lateral move), the most time I've ever spent preparing for an interview. After getting over the initial shock of the feedback session, I realized I have probably dodged a bullet by not getting an offer. If this is how they screen candidates, I can't imagine what the daily culture is like! I have several more interesting job options lined up and am confident I will land somewhere better than Intuit.