Process
Take-home coding challenge which takes a nontrivial amount of time. It is encouraged to complete it in Python. The problems were not terribly difficult, but there was some time pressure to get all questions passing. I had most of a solution for a final part but did not seem to get credit for that, as they did not extend a second interview.
Questions
Typical LeetCode-style questions with a flair.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 36 interview experiences for the Anthropic Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Anthropic's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Anthropic's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Anthropic Work Experiences
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Great People, Hard CommuteSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 7, 2024Pros: Awesome people, good salary, generous benefits.Cons: It's really hard to get there.
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