Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - Atlanta, Georgia
September 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process included three rounds:
- First round: HackerRank with two medium difficulty questions.
- Second round: Recruiter informational call.
- Third round: Engineer phone screen with one medium/hard question.
I did not make it past the third round. I solved the question with runnable code and passed the given test cases within the allotted time. The interviewer seemed impressed, but for some reason, I did not advance. The interviewer did not seem prepared and made an incorrect remark during the interview.
Questions
Question involving hashmap/string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Affirm Software Engineer New Grad role in Atlanta, Georgia.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Affirm's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in Atlanta, Georgia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Affirm's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in Atlanta, Georgia.
Affirm Work Experiences
3.0
A high-performance culture depends on the individual
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
September 21, 2025
Pros: - Most engineers are talented and bright.
- Compensation is fair.
- Benefits are great (remote is a plus).
- Slack channels are fun and engaging.
- There's lots to learn.
Cons: Politics: Upper management plays favorites. However, if you perform well and make yourself visible, you will be recognized.
I was expected to work on the weekends.
Team culture isn't engaging. It felt like you are there to work and form work relationships, which is fine if you are okay with that.
Frequent reorgs.
I personally felt like engineers and managers in my department didn't have work-life balance.
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
January 29, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is great.
Colleagues are smart and considerate.
Managers look out for you and your growth.
Cons: Remote work means lesser opportunity for bonding with workers.
5.0
Great team, mission, and culture
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 5, 2020
Pros: People at Affirm are passionate, smart, humble, collaborative, and kind. I love how we're all aligned and united by our mission to build honest financial products that improve lives. The culture is transparent and based on trust.
I've made great strides in my growth and career at Affirm through amazing, impactful opportunities, and with the support of my fantastic manager and team.
Cons: Developer tooling needs improvement. We're investing in it and working on it.
- 3.0A high-performance culture depends on the individualSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesSeptember 21, 2025Pros: - Most engineers are talented and bright. - Compensation is fair. - Benefits are great (remote is a plus). - Slack channels are fun and engaging. - There's lots to learn.Cons: Politics: Upper management plays favorites. However, if you perform well and make yourself visible, you will be recognized. I was expected to work on the weekends. Team culture isn't engaging. It felt like you are there to work and form work relationships, which is fine if you are okay with that. Frequent reorgs. I personally felt like engineers and managers in my department didn't have work-life balance.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJanuary 29, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is great. Colleagues are smart and considerate. Managers look out for you and your growth.Cons: Remote work means lesser opportunity for bonding with workers.
- 5.0Great team, mission, and cultureSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 5, 2020Pros: People at Affirm are passionate, smart, humble, collaborative, and kind. I love how we're all aligned and united by our mission to build honest financial products that improve lives. The culture is transparent and based on trust. I've made great strides in my growth and career at Affirm through amazing, impactful opportunities, and with the support of my fantastic manager and team.Cons: Developer tooling needs improvement. We're investing in it and working on it.
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