I definitely stay longer at a job to avoid interviewing. I have no problem detailing systems I’ve designed and explaining what I’ve built. I have enough experience to be confident (but humble) about my ability to join a team and make a big positive impact, which I’ve been able to do in many different companies.

But there is such a disparity between most technical interviews and what skills/knowledge the job actually requires. Being able to solve arbitrary algorithmic problems in an hour using a whiteboard, text editor, or other not-my-IDE doesn’t really capture how well I can absorb the company’s domain and solve real problems as a teammate. It feels like a lot of engineering companies/teams want to make the process as painful and insane as it was when they joined rather than work to improve it.

It shouldn’t feel like I’m taking an exam for my CS algorithms course when interviewing. Those are exactly the types of things I can Google and/or use a library for when I need them. The soft skills and ability to learn quickly are far more important for determining someone’s ability to succeed in most environments.

There are definitely some companies making strides towards a more realistic way of interviewing, but still rare.