Onfido Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

Had a quick phone call about 2-3 days after applying. It was a 15-minute call about my background and skills. They were insistent on knowing my current salary, even when I was hesitant to share, and said they couldn't proceed without it, which felt unprofessional, worse than most agencies. They didn't seem to care about my questions or interest, asking if I could learn various programming languages, indicating they want a versatile engineer. After that initial call, I spoke with an engineer lead who asked some technical questions, about my background, and some scenario-based questions. This call lasted over an hour, longer than initially stated. They waited a week to get back to me, claiming they were waiting for other applicants, which seemed like a poor excuse. Based on company reviews, I suspect they don't offer competitive salaries, as the first person tried to negotiate my minimum expectations, creating an awkward situation. Be prepared for potentially below-market offers if you receive one.

I applied on LinkedIn and the recruiter reached out. The process was quick and the recruiter was very responsive. There were 4 interview rounds. First was with the hiring manager, we had a casual chat about my experience and they asked some STAR-based questions. Then, I had a choice between a take-home test or online assessments, and I chose the take-home test, which involved building a Game of chance app in React. After that, I had a coding review with two engineers who were nice; we discussed my general approach to problem-solving and how to optimize React app performance. The final round was a cultural fit interview with another lead engineer, focusing more on my experience and casual conversation. The recruiter later informed me the process was complete and I should expect an offer letter soon. However, after a few days, he stated that due to internal company changes, the offer was canceled. It felt strange after investing so much time. I suspect it was due to salary expectations, as I still see many similar roles open. The recruiter should have communicated the company's salary expectations upfront to avoid this wasted time. It's a shame because the recruiter was a good person and responsive to questions, and I don't think the final decision was theirs.

First I had a call with the recruiter, we talked about my background and they gave me a lot of details on the company and how the interviews would go. Then I met with the Eng. Manager, I shared my background and they told me more about the role. They then asked me some quick questions about my past work and the stack on my CV, and I got to ask some questions. After that, it was a system design interview with some team members. We spent an hour working on a system that met the requirements they laid out. I explained my thoughts and concerns as I worked on it, and they were able to keep up. After I finished, they gave me some new requirements to update the design. I got to ask some questions before we wrapped up. Lastly, I had a cultural fit interview with the Sr. Director, where they asked about my work and communication style, and how company values impacted me. I also had time for questions at the end. The recruiter was great, getting back to me after each meeting with feedback and what the next steps were. It felt like a really well-thought-out process.