Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
First, I had one technical interview where I was asked fairly standard data structure and software design questions.
Next was a 5-hour virtual onsite, where I talked with several engineers, answering more fairly standard technical and personal questions, and talked to managers.
Questions
Basic data structure and algorithm questions.
Nothing you won't know if you've studied at all.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the AppLovin Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
AppLovin's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for AppLovin's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
AppLovin Work Experiences
- 4.0Decent place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAOctober 16, 2025Pros: There is a great cafeteria.Cons: Very segmented at the time that I worked there.
- 4.03/5Software Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAAugust 12, 2025Pros: pay and opportunities for growth were very highCons: always on culture, politics, layoffs
- 5.0good, but bad wlbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 26, 2024Pros: Good perks, good comp, challenging projectsCons: bad work life balance, work on weekends
