I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at QUALCO
Interview
First behavioral call, 1 take home assignment that took 2-3 days testing full stack knowledge, a technical interview mostly discussing the assignment and a few other technical questions, and a short final call
I applied online. I interviewed at QUALCO (Greece, NY) in Feb 2026
Interview
My experience with the interview process was deeply disappointing and one of the most frustrating I’ve had. The entire process was unnecessarily drawn out, spanning over 5 interview stages and a technical assessment. From the very first call, I was clear about my requirement for a remote position, and every single interviewer assured me it was perfectly fine. However, after the final stage, I was ghosted for over a month and received no response to my emails. I eventually had to call them myself just to get an update, only to find out there was zero internal alignment. They suddenly claimed the role had changed to an 'Architect' level and, even worse, that it was now an onsite position. There is a complete imbalance between the effort expected from the candidate and the quality of the process delivered by the company. It is unacceptable to promise remote work for weeks and then change both the seniority and the location at the finish line. This experience raised serious red flags and shows a total lack of respect for a professional's time and life circumstances
My experience with Qualco’s interview process was deeply disappointing and, frankly, one of the most frustrating hiring experiences I’ve had. The entire process felt unnecessarily drawn out, poorly coordinated, and lacking the level of professionalism one would expect from a serious organization.
Communication was inconsistent, expectations were unclear, and there seemed to be little internal alignment on the role itself. Different stages of the process gave the impression that interviewers were not operating with a common understanding of what they were evaluating, which made the experience feel chaotic rather than structured.
What was most off-putting was the complete imbalance between the effort expected from the candidate and the quality of the process delivered by the company. Candidates are expected to invest time, preparation, and energy, yet the process felt careless with that investment. Instead of a meaningful evaluation, it came across as disorganized, repetitive, and unnecessarily exhausting.
A hiring process says a lot about a company’s culture, decision-making, and respect for people’s time. In Qualco’s case, it raised more red flags than confidence. I would strongly advise candidates to manage their expectations.