I've heard the same thing, that it's an alternative to "biased" whiteboard interviews. Which is a commendable goal, but it just ends up biasing the process agai

I've heard the same thing, that it's an alternative to "biased" whiteboard interviews. Which is a commendable goal, but it just ends up biasing the process against people who don't have the free time. I passed on that one. I actually don't mind the 45 minute automated screens that are outsourced to a code screening vendor -- my experience is that when the in-person interviewers see the results of that they are able to jump into more meaty questions instead of FizzBuzz. It's a net improvement for everyone's time.