I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Troop (Spain) (Johannesburg) in Apr 2025
Interview
I was contacted by Jono on LinkedIn about an exciting opportunity at Troop. An introductory call was quickly scheduled for the next day. During our conversation, Jono provided a clear and detailed overview of the role, the company, and their mission, which gave me a great first impression of both the team and the organization.
Later that same day, my first technical interview was scheduled with Rudo. I had the chance to demo a previous project I had worked on, and Rudo asked thoughtful technical questions throughout the session. I really appreciated this interview style—it felt much more relevant and engaging than traditional algorithm-heavy interviews, and allowed for a more natural conversation around real-world engineering work.
The next step was a follow-up technical interview with Naas. We continued to dive into some technical topics, and I was also given plenty of time to ask questions of my own. It felt like a two-way conversation, which made the experience even more valuable.
Following the interviews, I received an offer and moved forward with the onboarding process. Throughout every stage, communication was clear and timely. I always knew what to expect next, and I never felt left in the dark.
Overall, the entire process was incredibly well-structured and professional. From the initial outreach to the final onboarding steps, everything was handled with care and attention. I would confidently give the interview experience at Troop a 5-star rating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I had to demo and explain a previous project that I worked on and the conversation went on naturally from there
I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Troop (Spain) (Hospitalet, Barcelona, Catalonia) in May 2025
Interview
The first interview with HR was very standard, and the person was very friendly. You must have a good level of English (at least C1). The second interview with the department head was a bit more technical, but always focused on your past experience and knowledge.
A week later, I received an email thanking me for my participation, but saying they were looking for someone better suited to the position. This is perfectly normal, and I appreciate the fact that at least there's feedback from the company (something that doesn't usually happen).
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Troop (Spain) in Jul 2024
Interview
I went through 2 hiring interviews, non tech at all for then being rejected without a good reason.
It wasn't an unfair process or anything, just completely oblivious of the why since it wasn't a tech interview, and culturally fit wise I don't think I've been a nuisance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Mainly past experience, current experience, what do I look in a team/company