Softinn Hiring
Journey and FAQs

Softinn Job Candidates' Journey

Our Hiring Journey
  1. Apply
    Look through our job openings and submit an application through our job portal (within 5 minutes)
  2.  
    Preliminary Question
    Right after you submit an application through our official job portal, check your email for preliminary questions & respond within 5 days
  3.  
    Assess
    Our team will review your reply on the preliminary questions. You should expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks
  4.  
    Pre-Test
    Depending on the position you applied for, check your email as you may be asked to take a technical skill pre-test (within a week)
  5.   
    Interview
    A physical or remote interview with the hiring manager is conducted (within 1.5 hours)
  6.  
    Offer
    After the interview session, you should expect to hear from us in 1-2 weeks

Apply
Look through our job openings and submit an application through our job portal (within 5 minutes)

 
Preliminary Question
Right after you submit an application through our official job portal, check your email for preliminary questions & respond within 5 days

 
Assess
Our team will review your reply on the preliminary questions. You should expect to hear from us within 1-2 weeks

 
Pre-Test
Depending on the position you applied for, check your email as you may be asked to take a technical skill pre-test (within a week)

  
Interview
A physical or remote interview with the hiring manager is conducted (within 1.5 hours)

 
Offer
After the interview session, you should expect to hear from us in 1-2 weeks

You have questions. We have answers! 
General FAQs
 

Why should I join Softinn?

If becoming someone who is practical & technically strong is your career goal, then we are right for you.

Can I work remotely?

We would prefer to see our team in person. The option to work remotely for now is only available for interns but even so, it’s still subject to the management’s approval. 

How will my job application be evaluated?

We look at how your resume and CV were written; your past working experiences (full-time/part-time), most importantly what have you achieved in your past working experiences; the extracurricular activities you participated in; your previous or current projects or portfolios; your skillsets (soft skill or technical skill); and lastly your reply to our preliminary questions.

 

Above all, we evaluate yours in comparison with other job applicants so as to find the right fit.

How will my work performance be evaluated?

You will be evaluated based on the quality of your work contributed, including the timeliness in meeting objectives. Besides, you would be evaluated on your ability to work with a team, your ability to present your idea and work outcomes, as well as your ability to learn and adapt.

What are the minimum expectations you have from me?

Generally, we would expect a fundamental knowledge on the job role that you are applying for. Other than technical skills, your interpersonal skill as well as your passion & commitment you have about the job matters.

What is your expectation from an intern?

We expect nothing less from an intern than a matured working adult. A healthy & positive mindset matters.

What is the minimum internship duration?

We accept an internship duration of a minimum of 3 and a half months internship. Any less than that is challenging for us to really train you.

For example:
Start Date: 1 January
End Date: At least 15 April.

 

How much is the internship allowance offered?

For a new intern who has never done an internship or part-timer with us, we offer an allowance of RM 500 - RM 600 per month.

For an Alumni intern who has been our ex-intern or ex-part-timer, we offer a range of RM 600 - RM 800 per month of allowance (depending on your past performance while you were with us & your current performance).

Do interns have a chance to progress into full-time employee after completing the internship?

Well, it depends on (i) whether or not we have the vacancy or opening, AND (ii) whether or not you fit into the role & culture.

Is this a newly-created position, or did somebody do internships in the past?

Nope. So far all of our job positions have been there since years back.
For the internship and mentorship programs, we have been accepting interns from universities and colleges since 2014.

Do you accept job applications all year round for all positions?

For the internship program, yes. Whereas for the full-time position, it depends on the vacancy.

Can I submit multiple applications at one time?

No. Please read the job description well enough and learn to make up your mind before you decide which job position you would like to go after.

How does Softinn support professional development especially in terms of learning and skill development?

All our staff including interns are encouraged to make use of the Coursera PLUS and Pluralsight subscription that the Company subscribes to and provides.

Does the company offer any training?

Yes. We offer online video training and hands-on training to all of our members. Of course, your initiative to watch the online video training will decide the result.

Other than work, what else will Softinn members do?

We work hard, and we play harder. We have a monthly Potluck party and every Friday, we have a game session before we call it a week, even when we are working from home. Every Thursday, we dine-in at the office together.

Check out this video to find out how hard we work and how much harder we play :)

Could you describe the company culture?

There is this saying, "Better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.” Check out this video :)

How does Softinn collaborate across different teams?

At Softinn, we communicate openly across different teams through regular cross-team meetings, discussions and updates to ensure everyone is on the same track in making progress to achieving our goals. 

What is the working philosophy?

Customer-first (be it internal or external client); Every individual in Softinn counts; Embrace changes, Be accountable, Be practical, & Have passion.

What technology/tools does the use most frequently?

Our team primarily develops on .NET stack, Angular and Figma for UI/UX design. We also use Slack to communicate with each other and Asana to manage our work.

What is Softinn’s perspective on using AI tools to assist with work?

We remain open about AI tools. We encourage our people to explore and understand how AI Tools help in increasing their productivity and efficiency in their work. We want our people to remain as the “PRINCIPAL” to AI, but not the other way round.

NOTE: Big NO NO to copy answers from any AI tools and paste it assuming that was your answer. 

What are the working hours of Softinn?

Our working hours are from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break at 2.30PM. For Muslim men, on Friday, the lunch break will be from 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM.

What is the office attire?

Smart casual & clean will do.