I applied online. I interviewed at Adyen (Chicago, IL) in May 2024
Interview
Don't waste your time with them unless you really believe you have a high probability of being onboarded.
Had a initial phone screen, which went well. Then was sent a difficult Hackerrank assessment to solve algorithmic problems. I did not pass the assessment, but I have been told that some folks who do not pass still get hired. I notified the recruiter that I had taken the code screen and was ready for next steps and never heard back. Instead, I was simply sent an automated "How did we do?" email.
first step is a call with HR to align on experience and expectations, then an online coding assessment on Hackerrank of which I believe you need to answer everything perfectly to go to the next step
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Question 1
HackerRank set of exercises split in sql and solve coding problems related to the industry
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Adyen in Feb 2026
Interview
Initial step was a 30 min screening call with someone from HR. They were very friendly. First time I didn't pass a screening call in years, make sure to study the 8 company values on their website beforehand.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Adyen (Madrid) in Nov 2025
Interview
Madrid: good technical process, but POOR communication and lack of closure after final interview
Pros:
* The recruitment process is technically good and well-structured in its early stages.
* The initial assessment consisted of a HackerRank technical evaluation with a programming exercise focused on performance, object-oriented design, and three SQL questions, which felt relevant and fair.
* This was followed by a technical interview discussing the assessment results and deeper system/design topics.
* I also had a hiring manager interview and a technical leadership interview, both of which were professional and engaging.
* Throughout most of the process, the recruiter was very responsive, usually replying within 48 hours.
Cons:
* After completing the final interview, communication abruptly stopped;
* I attempted multiple follow-ups via email and phone without receiving any response.
* Only after reaching out to one of the technical leaders I had interviewed with did the recruiter reply, stating she would call — but that call never happened, and communication stopped again.
* The lack of closure after reaching the final stage felt unprofessional and inconsistent with Adyen’s publicly stated values around transparency, ownership, and respect.