Process
I applied online. The process took two weeks.
The recruitment process was very smooth and well-organized. Communication from the HR point of contact was excellent—quick, clear, and transparent at every stage. They took the time to explain the structure of the process and what to expect next, and they provided timely feedback throughout, which made the experience feel respectful and professional. The technical interview was also a very positive experience. The interviewers were friendly and approachable, creating a comfortable environment for discussion. It felt like a genuine two-way conversation rather than a one-sided evaluation, with plenty of opportunity for back-and-forth dialogue and technical discussion. Overall, it was a thoughtful and candidate-friendly interview experience.
Questions
The interview included both technical and product-oriented questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Pennylane Engineering Manager role.
Success Rate
Pennylane's interview process for their Engineering Manager roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pennylane's Engineering Manager interview process.
Pennylane Work Experiences
- 1.0Good days off, but terrible management and stressSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 4, 2026Pros: Proper amount of days off Good people on the team trying to help with PM on the top.Cons: haven’t seen such a terrible way of managing people and teams in my entire career — from senior leadership down to the Engineering Manager level. During my time there: I saw people constantly getting sick due to stress. Employees were indirectly expected to work overtime and were compared to those who did. There was constant turnover and frequent changes of Product Managers and Engineering Managers, which created instability and a lack of clear direction. The management culture created a lot of unnecessary pressure and unhealthy competition. Ah, I almost forgot! Micromanagement — the cherry on top. It was funny to see that the EM kept chasing people and nitpicking instead of figuring out how to improve features and helping with technical decisions. If you are experienced and have a family, I would not recommend joining.
- 5.0Good employerJunior Software Developer • Current EmployeePortugalJanuary 20, 2025Pros: It is awesome to work there, and they are flexible.Cons: There are no cons for this role in this company.
- 5.0The next UnicornData Engineer • Current EmployeeParisJanuary 10, 2024Pros: * A really Modern Data stack * Great working conditions * Fast pacedCons: * Conflicting and changing priorities * Fast paced (:
