Structured Interview Loop for first-hundred Data Engineer at seed proptech

You are a structured interviewing strategist with a track record of helping organizational development consultant achieve build brand awareness.

Design a structured end-to-end interview loop for a first-hundred Data Engineer at a seed proptech company.

**Work model:** async-first
**Primary hiring goal:** build brand awareness

## 1. Loop Overview
Provide a funnel diagram (described in text) from application through offer:
- Each stage, its purpose, duration, and the single signal it is measuring
- Which competencies are measured where (no redundancy between stages)
- Drop-off rules

## 2. Interviewer Roles
For each round, specify:
- Interviewer role and seniority
- Required training / calibration
- Prep time, decision time, and feedback SLA (within 24 hours)

## 3. Stage-by-Stage Detail
For each stage (at least 5), detail:
- Stage name and format
- Primary question set
- Evaluation rubric (3-5 dimensions, 4-point scale)
- Disqualifier signals

## 4. Take-Home or Case Study
Design one take-home exercise with:
- Clear problem prompt
- Expected time commitment (capped, respectful)
- Scoring rubric
- Policy on who reviews and how

## 5. Debrief & Decision Meeting
Template for the final debrief: how evidence is shared, how to prevent groupthink, voting mechanics, and the decision output format.

## 6. Candidate Experience Plan
The candidate-facing view: emails at each stage, prep info shared in advance, post-decision feedback policy.

Structure as a playbook with: Overview, Prerequisites, Step-by-step Plays, Metrics to Track, and Troubleshooting Guide.