Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
Process
One of the interviewers was not prepared at all. It was obvious from the start of the interview that he had not even bothered to read my resume.
Furthermore, I don't think he had a good technical grasp of how and where certain Java keywords can be used. He was also not very personable, which made the interview even more awkward.
Questions
During my on-site interview, I was asked questions that were not included in the prepared question categories. I had even clarified this with the recruiter prior to the on-site interviews. Regardless, I took it in stride and felt I did well.
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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
- 3.0Insider view, differentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2017Pros: Hard-working, scrappy place, learn a lot.Cons: After the first year, it is a monotonous merry-go-round. It was too late for stock value. The company was sold.
- 5.0A great culture to learn and grow atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesMarch 19, 2014Pros: You get to work on a lot of different projects that are the cutting edge of mobile advertising. The culture here cultivates good engineering practices. And the food! That's the best part: free catered food from great places around the city. Can't beat the food! If you're looking at this company, you should come for the food. That and the great work we're doing here might be a good reason, but the food is enough of a motivation.Cons: You'll get fat because of the food and snacks, and all those company events. Ugh.
- 5.0Great place to work for software engineers!Software Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2020Pros: - Smart, fun, interesting people - Fast-paced, interesting, flexible work - Customer-oriented product management - Meetings are kept to a minimumCons: - Little product roadmap due to fast-changing work. - Job satisfaction isn't great if you dislike ads.
