Application & Screening Submit resume/application. Recruiter screens for skills, background, and job fit. Initial Interview (Recruiter/HR) Discussion about your experience, career goals, salary expectations, and role alignment. Technical/Skill Assessment May involve coding tests, case studies, system design, or a take-home assignment. For QA/SDET roles: test automation tasks, framework design, or API/DB testing challenges. Panel/Manager Interviews Deep dive into your technical expertise, problem-solving, and experience. Leadership/behavioral questions are common. Director/Leadership Round Focus on strategic thinking, leadership, and cultural fit. Often scenario-based questions (process improvement, cross-team collaboration). Final HR/Offer Discussion Salary, benefits, joining date, and final paperwork.