Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The first interview was two hours over the phone with a hiring manager. It involved a mix of hardware architecture questions and some software questions.
The second interview was on-site with the team the application was for. Everything went smoothly.
Questions
Given a machine, how would you determine if it uses little-endian or big-endian?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the AMD Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
AMD's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for AMD's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
AMD Work Experiences
5.0
AMD Software Engineer 2
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 27, 2025
Pros: Great work environment, good work-life balance.
Cons: Compensation and Benefits are a bit stagnant.
5.0
Would recommend for new graduates
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 6, 2023
Pros: Work is challenging and can improve one's work skills.
Cons: Attend meetings in the morning and at night, regardless of different time zones.
No free items or holiday gifts when the company is not doing well.
RSU grants are too low, and the bonus is less.
5.0
Structured work with great mentors
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 20, 2023
Pros: Smart people and greater mentors
Cons: The work was very focused. Though for some people, this can be a good thing. We had morning stand-ups.
- 5.0AMD Software Engineer 2Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 27, 2025Pros: Great work environment, good work-life balance.Cons: Compensation and Benefits are a bit stagnant.
- 5.0Would recommend for new graduatesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 6, 2023Pros: Work is challenging and can improve one's work skills.Cons: Attend meetings in the morning and at night, regardless of different time zones. No free items or holiday gifts when the company is not doing well. RSU grants are too low, and the bonus is less.
- 5.0Structured work with great mentorsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 20, 2023Pros: Smart people and greater mentorsCons: The work was very focused. Though for some people, this can be a good thing. We had morning stand-ups.
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