Delta Air Lines Software Engineer interview: dismissive manager led to withdrawal

The first conversation was uncomfortable from the start. The hiring manager felt condescending, told me to "slow down" while I explained my background, and when I asked for feedback, criticized only my attire as too casual even though he was dressed much more casually. Very little of the discussion concerned technical skills or performance. He pointed to internal communications for the formality…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jul 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.