1. Assignment round (took me 1 week): Build an API in Python to perform some simple tasks (receive a GET request and respond) 2. Technical interview (75 min): - First 30 mins: They asked about literally any random thing in tech. From the history of JavaScript to why C is better than Rust. Neither had I have any experience with C or that the job description require C or Rust. I feel like the interviewers just want to show off how smart they are. - Next 30 mins: They gave feedback and asked some questions on my solution for the assignment (round 1). The only feedback I got was "Looks good". Then they start asking random questions (again!), such as do I know that some random irrelevant Python libraries exist. I said I didn't, and asked how is that relevant to the assignment, they said they just wanna find out if I know. Again, were they trying to show how smart they are? Should I say "bravo, you're so smart"? (?!!) - Next 15 mins: A database design question. They gave me a real case scenario and ask what tables I would have in my database. No follow up question on my design, just another "looks good". - A few last mins: I asked them some questions about the technologies used at Wolt and their justifications. They stuttered, and couldn't even give a relevant answer. At this point, I couldn't take this BS anymore, I also got so bored, I just said "alright guys, good day" and left the meeting. In my opinion, Wolt, like most other companies in Finland, recruit people based on gender, races, and nationality, rather than actual technical competency. Anyone can tell from what they asked in the interview that there is no way those questions could assess candidates' talent. Overall, the most useless 15 hours I've spent in my life (including the assignment, interview preparation, and the interview). Millions of red flags were shown. I would advice avoid wasting your time here.
