My current job, during the interview, didn't ask me to write a single line of code, but instead asked me to walk through (in great detail) how I'd go about buil

My current job, during the interview, didn't ask me to write a single line of code, but instead asked me to walk through (in great detail) how I'd go about building a GPS related feature for an application that they own. The application is well known and the problem space was well defined. This was a real (low priority) problem that they did eventually plan to tackle as a team. I also at the same time, interviewed with the fastest growing startup in the area, who had way better comp, slightly better benefits, etc. They asked me to do a take home homework assignment that would've taken like 20 hours, so they could see how I work. I ghosted the second contact, and after another round of interviews, accepted with the first company, and I'm by far happier with my work and the respect given to my input at this job than any previous one I've had. I'm certain that wouldn't have been the case at the latter company. I truly believe that once you are beyond the junior level, interviews really are a two way street, and you should jump with the utmost caution unless you already dislike where you are.