Aurora Innovation Software Engineer interview with unpredictable hiring-manager criteria

My hiring manager interview stood out because it felt unpredictable and, frankly, capricious. I had more directly relevant experience and stronger credentials, but the conversation didn't reflect that consistently. The recruiter experience also differed from what I expected. I felt pushed to frame the process in a way that didn't match how I believed they were judging fit. By the end, it was clea…

Shared by a candidate · reported May 2025. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.