I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks.

Madrid: good technical process, but POOR communication and lack of closure after final interview

Pros:

• The recruitment process is technically good and well-structured in its early stages.
• The initial assessment consisted of a HackerRank technical evaluation with a programming exercise focused on performance, object-oriented design, and three SQL questions, which felt relevant and fair.
• This was followed by a technical interview discussing the assessment results and deeper system/design topics.
• I also had a hiring manager interview and a technical leadership interview, both of which were professional and engaging.
• Throughout most of the process, the recruiter was very responsive, usually replying within 48 hours.

Cons:

• After completing the final interview, communication abruptly stopped.
• I attempted multiple follow-ups via email and phone without receiving any response.
• Only after reaching out to one of the technical leaders I had interviewed with did the recruiter reply, stating she would call — but that call never happened, and communication stopped again.
• The lack of closure after reaching the final stage felt unprofessional and inconsistent with Adyen’s publicly stated values around transparency, ownership, and respect.

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