Hiring Process - Step by Step
If you apply for an engineering job, here's how the interview and selection process will look.
Nobody is ever thrilled with the selection process for a new job, so - to make it easy for you - here's what to expect while applying for an engineering job at Infobip. We really try to put you in the focus and give you direct feedback during the whole process. While we can't promise that we will hire you, we can make the process a positive experience.
Step 1: First interview; 30 minutes
You will talk to our Talent Acquisition
How to get ready: Your CV and a short call
Before this conversation, you will likely receive a call from our Talent Acquisition team to arrange a suitable time for the call. This is the right moment for you to polish and update your CV or LinkedIn profile. Feel free to choose one or both, and send it to us before the interview. You will need a laptop with a camera, as we would really like to see you. You will receive the interview invitation via email as a link to Microsoft Teams. You don’t need to have an account; you can simply connect via your favourite browser. We can even do it via phone, but please not while you are driving.
What we will talk about: Your experience, tech interests and how you work
We will start with a short general introduction about Infobip, since we would like you to know who we are... and continue with a short overview of your current and past experiences and you will guide us through some specific project and your role in it.
We like to talk about tech, so please let us know:
What tech stack are you using;
What technologies are of your interest;
Your knowledge and practical skills about different types of architecture;
Your coding practices, e.g., code review. We'd love to know how you test your code and how you deploy your code, monitor it and scale it, and whatever else you would like to share with us.
Don't worry, this, of course, depends on your seniority level, so we do not expect to hear everything.
Oh yeah, we would like to hear how you work in teams and how you organise your work. Do you work in agile or some other framework?
At the end, we will talk about what motivates you as well as what you expect from this position, present you with opportunities in Infobip and answer any questions you might have. And yes, we will discuss expectations regarding salary and benefits, and let you know where it fits for us.
Feedback within 2-5 days
We will call you with our feedback and arrange the next step within 1-2 business days. If we decide not to proceed with your application, we will follow up with feedback.
Step 2: Technical interview: 60 - 120 minutes
You will talk to our Software Engineer and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Talk at our office or online
If possible, we would like to invite you to visit one of our offices to meet with you. You may need to bring your laptop with an installed IDE, but the Talent Acquisition Specialist will confirm this prior to the interview. If we are conducting this interview online, you will receive the interview invitation via email and a link to Microsoft Teams again.
To prepare, refresh your knowledge and consider the technologies you use daily, as well as the fundamental concepts surrounding them. And relax, we will probably drink coffee or tea during the interview.
We'll talk mostly about tech
After you provide a brief introduction about your experience, we will delve a bit more into the technologies you are using and how well you are familiar with them. We promise not to ask random questions and definitions that you may need to know for some of your college exams. We focus on what is relevant for our everyday work and your understanding of how to solve some problems using technology. This is an opportunity for you to get to know us a bit better. We always say it is not an interrogation, but a conversation, so please feel free to ask questions along the way.
You may have noticed that we mentioned something about an IDE; yes, there will be some coding practice or algorithm challenges that may differ depending on the tech stack and position. You will receive all the necessary information from our Talent Acquisition team prior to the interview to prepare and avoid any stress. We would like to take this opportunity for you to meet the rest of the team and ask any questions you may have about us and our way of working.
No waiting: Feedback right during the interview
We will give you direct feedback during the interview, and if we decide to proceed, we will organise the final step.
Step 3: Final interview + Bar Raiser; 45-60 minutes
You will talk to an Engineering Manager, an HR/POP representative and a Bar Raiser
Don't prepare for this step, really
We actually don't want you to prepare for this final step in any specific way. We might meet live or online. Our Talent Acquisition Specialist will provide you with additional information.
Talking about your expectations and career development
Start with saying 'Hi!', right? Our Engineering Manager would like to get to know you a bit better, focusing on your expectations, motivation, career development, and previous challenges that helped you become an Engineer. Even though this step is mostly focused on exploring our mutual fit for each other and our expectations from both sides, our Engineering Managers sometimes like to delve into more technical questions to gain a better insight into how you think. So, do not be surprised if you have to give your brain a little exercise during this stage. We would like you to have all the information before both you and we come up with a decision. We don't do tricky questions, at least not the obvious ones. This interview includes complementary feedback from both sides.
The final stage is conducted by the POP (People Operations Partner) and the Hiring Manager. Following the interview with POP and HR, the candidate is scheduled for a separate one-on-one conversation with the Bar Raiser.
A Bar Raiser is an impartial team member—typically from a different engineering team—who brings an objective perspective to the hiring process. This individual is not directly involved in the hiring team and serves to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with Infobip’s engineering standards.
This additional step provides an unbiased evaluation and helps ensure that every hiring decision supports our long-term goals and team culture.
Go or No-go
Well, it is a go or no-go situation. We will communicate the offer details to you. If we do not decide to proceed, we will provide you with suggestions on how to improve. If we determine that you may not be the best fit for the role you're currently interviewing for, our Talent Acquisition team will ensure that we check if there are any other available roles for which you'd be a great candidate within Infobip. We don't like to close any doors, and while this might be the right moment for us to collaborate, it might be a matter of time. We do stay in touch for future opportunities.
Step 4: Feedback and offer
You will talk to a Talent Acquisition Specialist
Get any questions ready
You receive a phone or video call from our Talent Acquisition specialist to discuss the final feedback. Feel free to prepare any questions that you may still have about the position and engineering at Infobip. Find a calm and quiet place where we can discuss the details.
Details, details...
We will discuss the offer details, equipment, compensation, and benefits package, agree on a start date that is suitable for both you and us, and share with you information about the next steps to ensure a smooth transition to Infobip. If we decide not to offer you a position at this time, we will provide you with complete feedback on the entire process, including the reasons behind our decision and suggestions on how you can improve and reapply later.
Accepting an offer
If you decide to accept the offer and join us at Infobip, our Talent Acquisition specialist will share information about the documents that you need to deliver so that we can prepare the contract in a timely manner. All of our future employees must undergo a background check. After everything is ready, you will be contacted by our Employee Administration department to agree on a date and time to sign the contract and pick up your equipment.
The week before you start, our Talent Acquisition specialist will call you to share the information about your first day at Infobip. From this moment on, well...welcome to the roller-coaster, welcome to Infobip Engineering!
The selection process typically follows this format 90% of the time, but some roles and processes require a unique approach. That sometimes means an additional interview. We remain flexible and keep the candidate informed throughout every step, ensuring you have the best possible candidate experience.
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