J'ai postulé en ligne. Le processus a pris 1 semaine. J'ai passé un entretien chez Alpaca en mai 2025
Entretien
TBH, I don't mind receiving thank you letter.
However, the interviewer completely ignores my well documented clean code, unit-testing and above-average algorithm design, and focus on the details that is not mentioned in the requirement.
It is too picky.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
They asked me to write a lottery system during the offline code test.
J'ai postulé en ligne. J'ai passé un entretien chez Alpaca (Toronto, ON) en mars 2026
Entretien
Recruiter Screen -> Take Home Test -> Hiring Manager Screen -> System Design & General Questions cutting across SQL, OOP and Language of Choice -> CTO Screen (vibe check, questions like what is the closest you have been to dying?).
- Didn't hear back from them, from other reviews it appears this is quite common.
Questions d'entretien [1]
Question 1
- Take Home Test is the famous 'Hungarian Lottery', you can look it up.
J'ai postulé en ligne. J'ai passé un entretien chez Alpaca en janv. 2026
Entretien
The interview process consisted of an initial screening call with the recruiter, followed by a 45-minute conversation with the hiring manager focused on my background and motivations. After that, I completed two additional rounds: one technical interview centered on React and another focused on system design.
After completing all stages, I never received any follow-up or decision. No rejection, no feedback, no response to outreach. Being ghosted after investing significant time and preparation is highly unprofessional and reflects poorly on the company’s hiring process.
J'ai postulé via une agence de recrutement. Le processus a pris 1 semaine. J'ai passé un entretien chez Alpaca (Budapest)
Entretien
Offer was made after a few rounds of interview process. Met with the hiring manager, and a technical round, and then a meeting with the CTO and Co-founder. Know your basics and have good stories to showcase your skills and experience.
