Fullstack Software Engineer Interview Experience - Paris, France
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
The interview process is well-structured and straightforward:
- A screening call with HR.
- A take-home assignment.
- A technical debrief where the engineering team challenges your architecture.
- Finally, a cultural fit interview.
Each step is well-organized, and the architectural discussion was genuinely substantive. My one reservation is the honesty of the final outcome. My take-home was described as one of the best they had seen in a while, and I cleared the technical debrief without issue. Therefore, it was rejected at the cultural fit stage on grounds vague enough that I couldn't identify what actually disqualified me. I'd rather receive a clear "no" with real reasons than feedback that feels manufactured. Candidates investing significant time in a take-home deserve transparency at the exit.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Pennylane Fullstack Software Engineer role in Paris, Île-de-France.
Success Rate
Pennylane's interview process for their Fullstack Software Engineer roles in Paris, Île-de-France is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pennylane's Fullstack Software Engineer interview process in Paris, Île-de-France.
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.
- 5.0The next UnicornData Engineer • Current EmployeeParisJanuary 10, 2024Pros: * A really Modern Data stack * Great working conditions * Fast pacedCons: * Conflicting and changing priorities * Fast paced (:
- 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.
