I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pleo in Jul 2025
Interview
1. 30' initial call with HR
2. Challenge related to Kubernetes and app development
- Given a couple days to make it
3. Team Interview
- Questions about the solution provided to the challenge
- Questions about Kubernetes
- Questions about monitoring
4. Hiring Manager Interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Questions about the solution provided to the challenge
- Questions about Kubernetes
- Questions about monitoring
I applied online. The process took 7 weeks. I interviewed at Pleo (Auckland, Auckland) in Jun 2019
Interview
HR interview -> taking home assignment -> Technical interview with teams -> Interview with the engineering director -> interview with co-founder --> Offer and then discuss how to work in different timezones
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Well, I would say the interview process is ok and the team is nice and friendly. The provide guidance clear to progress the interview process. However, I feel waste of my time as they withdraw the offer due to async. I'm the first engineer in APAC while most of other engineer are based in East coast timezone.
I think that might due to I asked for a salary increase. We have got agreement for everything even for on-borading, contract draft, when to start, etc. Then then withdraw my offer after I asked if I can get a salary increase to xxx. The reason they provided is async.
Anyway, interview process is ok, just the management team should make a line who they want to hire and what is not acceptable. Just in case to waste anyone's time for the candidates and company.
I still would recommend Pleo if you are based in US or EU.
