Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Plano, Texas
Process
First, I received an email expressing interest in talking with me. I met with an internal recruiter who asked about my background and salary requirements. The second interview was with a technical development team manager.
Questions
What do you know about Akamai?
Talk about some of your MVC projects.
What is the difference between Override and Overload?
What are the main differences between SOAP and REST services?
What are the advantages of using SOAP web services?
What is boxing and unboxing?
What are the disadvantages of boxing/unboxing?
When would you use boxing?
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Plano, Texas is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Akamai Technologies's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Plano, Texas.
Akamai Technologies Work Experiences
- 5.0Excellent employer, but conservativeSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeGermany, GermanyOctober 16, 2025Pros: Great technical culture. Opportunity to work on challenges at global scale. Strong work-life balance with good compensation.Cons: Too risk-averse at times. Overly bureaucratic.
- 5.0It is awesomeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is great.Cons: Sometimes you will feel stuck because work will be boring.
- 4.0Great leadership with career growthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 3, 2025Pros: Cutting-edge tech stack. Offers opportunities for growth and tackling complex industry challenges. Strong leadership with a clear mission and inspiring vision.Cons: Low salaries compared to market. May not excel in career unless you drive it.
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