[big_co]

I agree with coderheed. A few months ago, I interviewed with several companies -- startups and large companies. The interview process is the same; it's broken.

And the way I ultimately picked my next job was to speak to people within the firm, who are not part of recruiting or management, and ask questions. You'll be surprised how honest the responses can be, especially from folks that are relatively new to the company (they're more empathetic since they were in your position a few months ago).

Keep in mind, an "awesome company culture" is largely a personal opinion. People instantly associate unlimited food, scooters and free gym membership with an awesome company culture. That's false. All the perks in the world won't matter if the job you're doing is not satisfying, or if the company's values don't align with yours.

Imo, one of the few companies that get "company culture" right is Zappos. They go beyond just offering perks and really do unique things to foster strong relationships within the company. Still, it doesn't mean Zappos is a fit for you. Not a lot of people are keen on going through "culture training" the first month on the job.