Process
Had an initial call, an easy coding challenge, then a panel interview and a call with the head of engineering. All were very friendly and welcoming. The process took about two weeks.
Questions
Knapsack problem, reworded to sound like something else.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Acorns Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
27%
Pass Rate
Acorns's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral7%
Negative40%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Acorns's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Acorns Work Experiences
5.0
Mission And Team Keep It Up
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
July 14, 2021
Pros: Great mission and teamwork. Keep it up.
Cons: Nothing I can think of right now.
5.0
Smart people and great mission
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Irvine, California, United States
January 14, 2021
Pros: The team I work with is incredibly smart, driven, and genuine. They are excited to solve problems in a collaborative way, and the whole company is committed and passionate about the mission. The energy is contagious.
Cons: Hyper-focused on growth. This can lead to quick changes often. This has gotten better, but is still a challenge.
3.0
Good Team, Lacking Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 24, 2022
Pros: Leadership is good, team culture.
Cons: Work-life balance isn't great.
- 5.0Mission And Team Keep It UpSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2021Pros: Great mission and teamwork. Keep it up.Cons: Nothing I can think of right now.
- 5.0Smart people and great missionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeIrvine, California, United StatesJanuary 14, 2021Pros: The team I work with is incredibly smart, driven, and genuine. They are excited to solve problems in a collaborative way, and the whole company is committed and passionate about the mission. The energy is contagious.Cons: Hyper-focused on growth. This can lead to quick changes often. This has gotten better, but is still a challenge.
- 3.0Good Team, Lacking BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 24, 2022Pros: Leadership is good, team culture.Cons: Work-life balance isn't great.
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