Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Aiven as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Software Engineer and Senior Full Stack Developer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Software Engineer and Senior Full Stack Developer roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Aiven takes an average of 21 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Software Engineer had the quickest hiring process (on average 21 days), whereas Software Engineer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 21 days).
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Overall, the interview process was smooth and professional, structured across two clear stages — first a conversation with HR, then a more detailed discussion with the hiring manager about the role.
I was invited to a video interview, but the recruiter did not turn their camera on, so I had to speak to a black screen. I was only allowed to speak for about 5 minutes out of the 30-minute interview; otherwise, the recruiter kept talking. I was promised a follow-up the next day, but I never heard back. Weeks later, I received an automated rejection.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Aiven in Feb 2026
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The hiring process was smooth and clear from start to finish. The team was very quick and proactive with updates, so I always knew what was happening and when I would hear back.
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Question 1
Which tasks would you automate, and which would you keep human in the process?