Process
Initial call with recruiter. Recruiter was slow to respond to emails but very personable when we met.
A month later was invited to do a screening system design interview. After the interview they ghosted me.
Questions
Asked to design a chat app
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 48 interview experiences for the Anthropic Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
2%
Pass Rate
Anthropic's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral25%
Negative42%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Anthropic's Software Engineer interview process.
Anthropic Work Experiences
4.0
A great company with talented people
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 13, 2025
Pros: - Work at the forefront of GenAI.
- People genuinely mission-driven.
Cons: - Long hours and sometimes opaque leadership.
5.0
Amazing place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 12, 2024
Pros: Great mission, great people, and fulfilling work.
Cons: Can be high stress during crunch time.
3.0
Lost its way
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
March 10, 2026
Pros: Solid benefits and pay, with plenty of room to grow.
Cons: The WLB is rough — 996 is just the starting point.
We've grown so fast that there's basically no culture left; almost everyone who has been here is under two months.
- 4.0A great company with talented peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 13, 2025Pros: - Work at the forefront of GenAI. - People genuinely mission-driven.Cons: - Long hours and sometimes opaque leadership.
- 5.0Amazing place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 12, 2024Pros: Great mission, great people, and fulfilling work.Cons: Can be high stress during crunch time.
- 3.0Lost its waySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMarch 10, 2026Pros: Solid benefits and pay, with plenty of room to grow.Cons: The WLB is rough — 996 is just the starting point. We've grown so fast that there's basically no culture left; almost everyone who has been here is under two months.
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