Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months.
Very quick interview - only one real technical round, one behavioral, and one leadership. No live coding to speak of, although you'll be expected to be very conversant in technical topics (distributed systems primarily).
Questions
Typical distributed stuff:
- Describe the CAP theorem
- How does leadership election work
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Poolside Member of Engineering role.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Poolside's interview process for their Member of Engineering roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Poolside's Member of Engineering interview process.
Poolside Work Experiences
3.0
Top talent and perks, but company lacks focus
Member of Engineering • Former Employee
London, England
August 24, 2026
Pros: - Top-tier talent
- Incredible perks and pay, especially for the London market
Cons: - Company lacks focus
- Leadership cannot execute on lofty AI training ambitions and over promises at the time of hiring
5.0
Exciting mission, great people
Member of Engineering • Current Employee
Paris
October 31, 2025
Pros: Lots of energy, lots of great technology, and lots of folks excited to be there.
Cons: Pretty disorganized, but not unexpectedly so given their stage.
- 3.0Top talent and perks, but company lacks focusMember of Engineering • Former EmployeeLondon, EnglandAugust 24, 2026Pros: - Top-tier talent - Incredible perks and pay, especially for the London marketCons: - Company lacks focus - Leadership cannot execute on lofty AI training ambitions and over promises at the time of hiring
- 5.0Exciting mission, great peopleMember of Engineering • Current EmployeeParisOctober 31, 2025Pros: Lots of energy, lots of great technology, and lots of folks excited to be there.Cons: Pretty disorganized, but not unexpectedly so given their stage.
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