Software Engineer Interview Experience - Irvine, California
Process
Had an on-site at Acorns. The first interview was a culture fit with two engineers.
Both were slightly awkward, asking questions they pulled out of thin air. One of them in particular was condescending, very rude, and off-putting.
The second interview was technical, which wasn't bad at all. It seemed like they preferred the answer over the actual thought process.
The last interview was with the CTO, who seemed disinterested and anxious to go to his next meeting, which is understandable.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Acorns Software Engineer role in Irvine, California.
Success Rate
Acorns's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Irvine, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Acorns's Software Engineer interview process in Irvine, California.
Acorns Work Experiences
- 4.0working at acornsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesMay 1, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance and small company vibes.Cons: Not that many cons. Pretty good place to work.
- 4.0Valued Input, Layoff HurtSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesFebruary 14, 2024Pros: At Acorns, I worked on a team where everyone's opinion mattered, and management would take input from everyone when brainstorming new ideas/features. They also stressed the importance of work-life balance and would generally allow you to take some time off if needed.Cons: Nothing much to say here other than I was affected by layoffs.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2023Pros: Great environment, good pay, and good benefits. Great career opportunities.Cons: I can't think of any cons at the moment.
