Toggl Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process

I thought the interview process was pretty standard difficulty, with a good mix of steps to really get to know the candidate. It involved an online quiz, a video intro, a take-home coding challenge, a technical interview, a week-long test, a presentation about that test week, and finally a chat about culture fit. They laid out each part clearly so you knew what was expected. It felt like a solid way to see if people would fit in.

I had a one-way interview where I had to record myself answering 3 questions within a time limit. After that, I got some general feedback saying my answers were good but not quite what they were looking for. It left me thinking if they were just collecting data for their hiring system with those recordings.

It was a three-step process: first an online test, then a 1-2 hour coding challenge via voice call with screen sharing, and finally a one-week trial. The week-long trial was a really valuable part of the process, with the earlier steps mainly serving as a filter. Over that week, we could get a better sense of how a candidate would interact with and fit into the team. Since this is a remote-first startup, we really looked for specific attributes in candidates. Communication is super important because so much of what we gauge about a person comes from their writing. We value active participation and contribution in discussions, whether on GitHub or Slack, as it helps improve the product and company. We want people to voice their concerns, ask for feedback, and be open to receiving it, and to ask questions when they have doubts. Don't work in isolation; the team is there to support you and for collective growth. We also look for motivation in learning and growing. Seeking out, accepting, and acting on feedback is a great sign of this. We also assess the ability to work remotely, specifically if the person can balance work and life without letting either suffer. You can often tell if someone isn't performing at their full potential or if their mood seems consistently down. Proactiveness is key because the team is small, and many of the good things we have are a result of someone deciding to build or set them up. We appreciate initiative. Lastly, we look for care – caring about the code, the process, the team, and the overall experience.