Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
I had a phone screen with a recruiter.
Then, a 45-minute technical interview with an engineer, which ended up going about an hour. It had lots of definitions and "explain this technology" questions, with two simple coding questions.
Finally, an on-site interview that consisted of three interviews over three to three and a half hours, mainly focused on whiteboard questions.
The recruiter called before each interview with helpful tips, etc.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the AppLovin Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
AppLovin's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States 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 United States.
AppLovin Work Experiences
- 4.0Decent place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: There is a great cafeteria.Cons: It was very segmented at the time that I worked there.
- 4.0High Pay, High Stress CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesAugust 12, 2025Pros: Pay and opportunities for growth were very high.Cons: Always-on culture, politics, layoffs
- 5.0Good, but bad work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 26, 2024Pros: Good perks, good comp, challenging projects.Cons: Bad work-life balance, work on weekends.
