Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
Process
Very positive interview process. I had two rounds of phone interviews and received an offer after the second round.
The first phone interview contained basic questions about C and the usage of Vim, GDB, and other Linux tools. You can find the questions from other posts.
The second round focused more on problem-solving skills and it wasn't hard as long as you had done some preparation.
Questions
Difference between an array and a pointer.
Solve a Sudoku and the questions that were posted by other people.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Arista Networks Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
Arista Networks's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Arista Networks's Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
Arista Networks Work Experiences
- 5.0Cool Team, Depends On TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesOctober 23, 2024Pros: Cool team, benefits are okay.Cons: Depends on the team you are on.
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 14, 2025Pros: Flat structure, immense flexibility for developers, focus on quality over timeline, good pay, good work-life balance, hybrid office.Cons: Monolithic code, less focus on extensibility.
- 3.0Good Pay, Outdated TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaNovember 13, 2025Pros: They offer good salary, benefits, and perks.Cons: Much of the software infrastructure was outdated, and the team was not always welcoming or supportive toward junior members.
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