Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - SanFrancisco, California
Process
There will be an initial phone screening and an interview with the hiring manager, followed by a call for an on-site interview. There were six rounds of technical interviews. All the rounds focused on your analytic and problem-solving skills, with a lot of algorithms.
Questions
All the things that you have mentioned in the resume, and a lot of analytic and problem-solving algorithms.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Akamai Technologies's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in SanFrancisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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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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