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neat trick


These guys won't talk to you unless you do a code challenge. Did some background research and it looks like a scam.


I stopped the application process because of the last question... " Write some code, that will flatten an array of arbitrarily nested arrays of integers...."


I'm not affiliated in any way with the grand-parent company but IMO this fizzbuzz is a fair exercise for the position of "Experienced Software Engineer" and that'll get your application reviewed by a real person.


It's a big turn off. The task is implemented in countless libraries. Are we not supposed to copy? If we are supposed to copy then I don't like playing games like that.


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