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      Senior Backend Engineer Interview

      Feb 2, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Polarsteps in Apr 2024

      Interview

      The overall interview experience was positive except for the last stage, "a day at the office," which was remote. It was just a large take-home assignment that you have to complete within a working day. After that, I just received nitpicky (IMO) feedback and no compensation they promised.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Create an API based on the existing DB
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      Polarsteps response
      1y
      Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience with us. It's too bad we weren't able to host you in our office as we would've liked and had to do everything remotely due to being in another country, as we believe this would've given you a fuller experience in the last stage! But we're happy you had a positive experience with us until then. We apologize that you haven't received your voucher yet. We had a look into our system and it seems that during a migration of our old ticketing system to a new system, some tickets may have not migrated over, which is how this was missed. We of course want to make this up to you so we hope you'll get in touch with us to arrange this!

      Other Senior Backend Engineer Interview Reviews for Polarsteps

      Senior Backend Engineer Interview

      Jun 30, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Polarsteps in Jun 2026

      Interview

      The interview process followed the four stages, same as mentioned on the website. Communication was prompt, transparent, and consistent throughout, so I always knew what to expect. The technical interview was an engaging discussion focused on real-world backend engineering challenges rather than just theoretical questions. The day assignment involved spending a full day (8hrs) working on an actual problem with access to the team. It was challenging and intensive, but it also provided an authentic feel for the kind of work I'd be doing. The final values interview was a relaxed conversation with two people from different parts of the company. It focused on how I approach work, what motivates me, and how well I aligned with the company's culture and values. Everyone I met was welcoming and genuinely interested in getting to know me beyond what was on my CV. Overall, it was one of the best hiring experiences I've had.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      The discussion focused on the projects I've worked on and my past experience. From there, the interviewers asked follow-up questions to explore my technical decisions, problem-solving approach, the challenges I encountered, and the reasoning behind the solutions I implemented.
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      Senior Backend Engineer Interview

      Apr 23, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Polarsteps

      Interview

      Four stages, exactly as described on their website. The whole process, from first interview to offer, took less than a month. Communication was fast and consistent throughout, never left wondering where things stood. Everyone I met was warm and genuinely interested in getting to know me beyond my CV. The technical interview was an in-depth conversation covering real-life backend challenges. The day assignment was a full day of hands-on work on a real problem, with access to the team throughout, intense, but a great way to experience the work. The values interview was a relaxed conversation with two people from different parts of the team, exploring how you work, what drives you, and how you align with their culture. One of the best hiring experiences I've had.

      Senior Backend Engineer Interview

      Nov 28, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Amsterdam
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Polarsteps (Amsterdam) in Nov 2024

      Interview

      The process was first a call with the recruiter, then a technical interview, then a day of working at the office (on-site or remote) where you get a task in the morning and present it by the end of the day. Overall all my interviewers were very pleasant and it was a very enjoyable experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What you'd expect from a backend role. Discussed many topics between concurrency, multithreading, databases, system design, scaling challenges, troubleshooting challenges, etc...
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