I applied online. I interviewed at Flightradar24 (Stockholm, Stockholm)
Interview
The process moved quickly, which I appreciated. It had four stages. First an intro meeting with a hiring manager, then a technical interview, then a meeting with the CTO and a technical advisor, and finally a conversation with HR.
The first meeting with the manager was the only one that felt genuinely good. It was conversational and engaging. The technical interview was a letdown. The questions themselves were fairly standard, but they were asked in a rapid fire, definition checking way with no real discussion or follow up. The two engineers stayed focused on their screens the entire time and seemed disengaged. The CTO round followed the same pattern. It felt more like a technical advisor trying to catch you out than an actual conversation.
The HR meeting itself was fine, and to their credit they were upfront about expectations. That said, there were some red flags. I was told that although the role is listed as 50% on-site, the real expectation is significantly more, and that the company isn't a fit for anyone who values remote work. I appreciated the honesty, but it was a dealbreaker for me.
Overall the process was efficient, but the interviews lacked any sense of genuine engagement or two way conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"What's the difference between functional and object oriented programming?"
The questions leaned toward textbook definitions rather than practical problem solving or how you actually think through a problem.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Flightradar24 in Mar 2024
Interview
I had a positive initial conversation with an engineering manager, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Later that week, I received a three-hour test assignment consisting of three parts. The instructions emphasized quality over quantity, so I focused on clean coding practices and completed one section. Confident in the quality of my work, I was surprised to receive a response stating they did not wish to continue with my application. I requested feedback to help improve my future applications but was unexpectedly ghosted, especially given the encouraging nature of our first call.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Flightradar24 (Tallinn) in Oct 2022
Interview
First of all, you must fill out the form on the website and upload your CV. The form includes questions like "What appeals to you about working at Flightradar24?". After submitting the form, you are taken to the second step where in their internal system you can present yourself in a more detailed way. Thank God I did not have time to do this because almost immediately my application was rejected without explanation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What appeals to you about working at Flightradar24?