I think it comes down to the risk that a single software developer can pose for an organization. With great power comes great responsibility so hopefully if the

I think it comes down to the risk that a single software developer can pose for an organization. With great power comes great responsibility so hopefully if the committee is ruthless then people that are hired are trusted with a lot of power (no guarantees on that however :) ). I feel your pain, as I recently finished an onsite with multiple developers, and wrapping up with the hiring manager telling me that I "will be developer 'n' on the 'xyz' team" and should expect to hear from the recruiter next week. Needless to say, the recruiter emailed me the next week to let me know that they were moving in a different direction and that I "should keep in touch" ... no feedback given (and none expected). Good luck in your interviews!