The shortest, strangest engineering interview I’ve ever done.

The author shares an unusual experience with a candidate named Adam while hiring for an engineering role at their early-stage startup, OneText. Despite the candidate's impressive resume and initial positive interactions, the interview takes a bizarre turn when Adam abruptly ends the call after expressing his dissatisfaction with the proposed interview steps. The author reflects on the encounter, emphasizing the importance of aligning both parties' expectations in the hiring process.