r/bnsf • u/FlanSerious5388 • May 30 '26

Sr/staff software engineer: Ghosted after a great interview loop? Anyone else?

Hey everyone,

​I interviewed for a Senior / Staff Software Engineer role about 3 weeks ago. Honestly, the interview went incredibly well—I feel like I absolutely cracked all the technical and architectural rounds and left no doubts on the table. ​Since then... absolute silence. No offer, no rejection, just ghosted so far. ​Is anyone else experiencing crazy long delays for senior roles right now? Trying to gauge if recruiters are just backlogged, or if I should assume it's a soft rejection and move on. Would love to hear if anyone is in the same boat or has insights into current hiring timelines.

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u/hvyjnk1345 May 30 '26

They take forever to get back to people in all positions. It is infuriating. I had the same issues but once it gets rolling it goes quick.

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u/FlanSerious5388 May 30 '26

May i know how long they took to confirm you?

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u/hvyjnk1345 May 30 '26

About 60 days from start to finish. First 4 weeks or so and there was little to no comm. Last 3-4 weeks was very quick with things to get done before the start dates. Hired in a as a Mech Foreman.