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

I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn, which led to an initial 30-minute screening call to discuss the role and ensure a global match. Following this, I was given a technical assessment where I had the choice between frontend and backend. I opted for the backend track. The task involved developing and deploying a small Ruby on Rails project. The main challenge was determining the right level of depth for the assignment, as the functional requirements were minimalist beyond the basic interface. As a manager, I had the flexibility to use any technology, but I chose to work with Pennylane’s specific stack to show my commitment. I had one week to complete the project, followed by a technical review with two developers a few days later. Despite not having practiced my English for several years, the interviewers made me feel very comfortable. The discussion was well-balanced between product considerations and pure technical implementation. The recruiter contacted me shortly after for a debrief. While my current experience with Ruby on Rails, which I only started using a few months ago, was a bit short for their immediate needs, we decided to stay in touch for the future. Had I moved forward, the next steps would have involved meetings with a Product Manager and a Tech Founder. Overall, it was a very positive and constructive experience.

As 60% of our team is non-French speaking, would you be comfortable communicating in English on a daily basis?