Monday.com is the design-forward work management platform — used by 200K+ companies for project management, CRM, marketing, and HR workflows. Israeli-headquartered, public since 2021. The interview emphasizes complex data modeling, customizable workflow engines, and frontend polish.
Process
Recruiter screen → 60-minute coding phone (DSA medium) → onsite virtual: 2 coding, 1 system design, 1 craft deep-dive, 1 behavioral. Cycle: 3–4 weeks.
What they actually ask
- Design a flexible board system supporting any column type and any view (Kanban, calendar, Gantt)
- Design real-time collaboration on shared boards with thousands of users
- Design automation engine: when X happens, do Y
- Coding: medium DSA, often with graph or expression-tree framing
- Behavioral: customer focus, working with PM/design, design-driven culture
Levels and comp (2026)
- SE II: $140K–$175K total (US); ₪500K–₪650K (Israel)
- Senior SE: $200K–$270K (US)
- Staff: $290K–$390K (US)
- Principal: $400K–$540K (US)
Prep priorities
- Be fluent in TypeScript/React (frontend) and Ruby (backend)
- Understand real-time collaboration patterns and conflict resolution
- Brush up on flexible-schema data modeling (EAV, document-oriented)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monday.com remote-friendly?
Hybrid in Tel Aviv (HQ), NYC, London, Sydney. Some engineering roles remote within supported countries.
How does Monday.com compare to Asana or Smartsheet?
Monday wins on design and visual flexibility. Asana on technical-team adoption. Smartsheet on enterprise spreadsheet-style. Comp is comparable across the three.
What is the engineering culture?
Israeli tech culture: direct, fast-paced, pragmatic. Strong design culture. Engineers ship visible product changes frequently.