Matterway interview questions

1. HR (30min) 2. CPO (2h + 2h: soft talks + 4 short live studies) 3. CEO + Head of Engineering (3h) This company looks really attractive from the outside: a radiant CEO, strong developers, good feedback from former employees. But there’s one “but” that specifically concerns the product department. The CPO thinks quite highly of himself, so don’t expect any apologies for rescheduled meetings, dragged-out calls, or other inconveniences. On top of that, be ready that in a 60-minute slot you’ll be tested cognitively, product-wise, design-wise, and engineering-wise all at once. The company is currently potentially preparing for a restructuring. Still, the C-level’s desire to keep things within a narrow inner circle will continue, which means limited opportunities for growth — including salary. Processes are messy inside, but thanks to big clients the company is slowly moving toward an M&A in a few years. If you’re looking for comfort, this is definitely not the right product environment. (Can’t comment on the engineering team though — from the looks of it, they seem to be doing really well.)

The interview process spanned over a month, during which I dedicated several hours to assignments and various stages of the process. The cultural interview alone lasted over an hour. During this time, I felt uncomfortable due to being asked very personal questions.