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TallinnPosted Apr 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

Right after the recruiter screening, I got sent a very detailed survey that was clearly meant to align me with their culture.

It also came with clear feedback at the end, which made the process feel thoughtful rather than purely transactional.

The next step was a take-home challenge that actually matched the domain of the company. After I submitted it, there was a live explanation of my project, and it ended up feeling much more natural than the typical live coding style because it removed some of the pressure and gave me time to discuss my approach with the interviewers afterward.

The later stages—system design and values—were in person and felt enjoyable in a way that surprised me. It was more like walking into

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