I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pariveda in Jun 2019
Interview
The process consisted of 3 portions. The HR onboarding process where you describe your resume, the technical interview where you work through a problem with a senior developer and a behavioral portion where you have a conversation that focuses on your soft skills. I had some issues with the way the behavioral portion was handled. There were too many questions asking you to explain very political things such as "why you don't enjoy your current workplace" which is a really tricky thing to navigate when you don't know the person on the other end of the phone or what their sensibilities are. I found it particularly difficult because I am trying to leave my job due to harassment and I didn't know how to share that with my interviewer without raising red flags and portraying myself as a liability. Ultimately I was rejected because the excuses I made up for leaving my job were not well articulated enough. So if you have a taboo reason for looking for new work, have responses prepared so you don't get caught off-guard. Overall I enjoyed the interview process, but I feel that there's far too much subjectivity involved and in that sense it doesn't feel that all applicants stand a fair shot at a given position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How you would use your current tech stack to implement a feature on a website.
It was pretty easy and standard and enjoyable overall. The recruiter was kind and responsive throughout the whole process. The hiring team was fair and reasonable and asked good questions
I applied online. I interviewed at Pariveda in Mar 2026
Interview
I applied online for the Technical Consultant, Software Engineer role. Within a few days, a recruiter reached out to schedule a 30-minute phone call, which was described as an initial HR screen.
The call started with them asking about my background and experience based on my resume. I answered truthfully and gave examples of what I've done in past roles. They also asked the classic "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" question. I prepared for it and gave honest but professional answers (e.g., strength in problem-solving and learning new tech quickly; weakness being sometimes over-focusing on details, but working on prioritization). The conversation felt conversational and not too intense. The recruiter seemed engaged and didn't raise any red flags.
I was surprised when I received a rejection email the very next day. No explanation beyond something generic like "we've decided to move forward with other candidates."
From reading other Glassdoor reviews, Pariveda typically has a multi-stage process: recruiter screen → technical assessment (like HackerRank or aptitude test) → behavioral interviews → case study → possibly more rounds with leadership. It can take weeks and is quite thorough/selective. So if you make it past the first call, expect several more lengthy steps. But in my case, it ended right after the HR phone screen, and the odds seem to drop sharply after each round.
If you're interviewing here, don't over-stress the initial call—be yourself and speak honestly about your experience like I did. But just know the process is very competitive, and even a "good" screen doesn't guarantee moving forward. The slim chances after the first round seem real based on my experience and what others have shared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The one question that stood out (and they spent some time on) was: "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" They followed up by asking for specific examples tied to my resume/projects.
I had a recruiter call that felt noticeably different from what I had read about the company’s interview process. The recruiter came across as dismissive and did not seem open to answering questions, which made the conversation feel one-sided. From the tone of the call, it seemed unlikely that the process would move forward. This was a disappointing experience, especially as it was my first interaction with the company, and it stood out compared to other recruiter conversations I’ve had. The call ended very early. If they didn't want to talk, shouldn't have reached out at all.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
General background questions and housekeeping question.