Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - India
May 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I have given interviews for a couple of positions. On my first attempt, I progressed to the second round. In my second attempt, I was unable to clear the first round.
Both times, I asked the HR for detailed feedback because I was confident and sensed from the panel's reaction that they were also satisfied. However, the HR did not share the detailed feedback, stating it would break a confidentiality clause.
Does sharing interview feedback with the interviewee break the confidentiality clause? They are just wasting the interviewee's time, perhaps because their employees have time for this.
Furthermore, during the first attempt, I received round-wise topics from HR, which were not followed at all. I'm unsure why they share such information if they themselves do not adhere to it.
It was a bad experience for me both times.
Questions
Write code about string multiplication.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Autodesk Principal Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Autodesk's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive17%
Neutral33%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Autodesk's Principal Software Engineer interview process in India.
Autodesk Work Experiences
5.0
Good Perks, Some Change
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 19, 2018
Pros: Great perks, good work-life balance, and a culture that promotes positive learning and growth.
Cons: Going through subscription transition pains, as well as CEO and management changes.
1.0
It was a good company
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Rafael, California, United States
May 5, 2016
Pros: Very good work-life balance. People usually just work a few hours every day.
The pay is not low but not high either.
The company is not customer-facing, and its products have sticky factors. Once the designers start using it, switching to another one is risky and costly, so it is sort of stable.
It is still dominating the building industry and the 2D CAD area. I tried a few other 2D softwares; they are far worse than AutoCAD.
Cons: The reason why I give it one star is because of three reasons (without them, the company deserves 3 stars):
* When I left the company recently, there was no exit interview. My manager asked HR, but there was no response. The company doesn’t care why you want to leave.
* I worked long enough to earn a sabbatical, which is 6 weeks of paid vacation. I did not get paid for this when I left the company. So, I sent an email to HR asking for this. I did not get any response either.
* Early this year, I had a friend who wanted to partner with Autodesk. So, I sent an email to a senior sales manager asking how to do so. I did not get a response.
Apparently, people working there just want to get paid. They are not passionate. This is the reason why I wanted to leave, too.
Only a few percentages of people are really working hard -- I know a few of them. The rest are just lying in their chairs, sometimes making negative contributions. The company doesn’t pay excellent people enough – a few thousand dollar difference won’t encourage people to work harder and overtime. If you are smart and want to get paid for your contribution, don’t go there.
Not much growth. It is not one of the top three companies in the 3D manufacturing industry. Since going from 2D to 3D is inevitable, it is losing its foundation. When their old customers (designers) retire, the company will suffer.
Pay is okay -- can't compete with the hot companies in the Bay Area. Even startups can beat it. If you just want a job, this is a good company to work with.
5.0
Great people, great place to work
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Kraków, Poland
November 5, 2020
Pros: Great culture and work atmosphere, interesting projects, mature management, very nice benefits, a lot of opportunities to learn, and comfortable work conditions.
Cons: Nothing so big as to be worth mentioning.
- 5.0Good Perks, Some ChangePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 19, 2018Pros: Great perks, good work-life balance, and a culture that promotes positive learning and growth.Cons: Going through subscription transition pains, as well as CEO and management changes.
- 1.0It was a good companyPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Rafael, California, United StatesMay 5, 2016Pros: Very good work-life balance. People usually just work a few hours every day. The pay is not low but not high either. The company is not customer-facing, and its products have sticky factors. Once the designers start using it, switching to another one is risky and costly, so it is sort of stable. It is still dominating the building industry and the 2D CAD area. I tried a few other 2D softwares; they are far worse than AutoCAD.Cons: The reason why I give it one star is because of three reasons (without them, the company deserves 3 stars): * When I left the company recently, there was no exit interview. My manager asked HR, but there was no response. The company doesn’t care why you want to leave. * I worked long enough to earn a sabbatical, which is 6 weeks of paid vacation. I did not get paid for this when I left the company. So, I sent an email to HR asking for this. I did not get any response either. * Early this year, I had a friend who wanted to partner with Autodesk. So, I sent an email to a senior sales manager asking how to do so. I did not get a response. Apparently, people working there just want to get paid. They are not passionate. This is the reason why I wanted to leave, too. Only a few percentages of people are really working hard -- I know a few of them. The rest are just lying in their chairs, sometimes making negative contributions. The company doesn’t pay excellent people enough – a few thousand dollar difference won’t encourage people to work harder and overtime. If you are smart and want to get paid for your contribution, don’t go there. Not much growth. It is not one of the top three companies in the 3D manufacturing industry. Since going from 2D to 3D is inevitable, it is losing its foundation. When their old customers (designers) retire, the company will suffer. Pay is okay -- can't compete with the hot companies in the Bay Area. Even startups can beat it. If you just want a job, this is a good company to work with.
- 5.0Great people, great place to workPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeKraków, PolandNovember 5, 2020Pros: Great culture and work atmosphere, interesting projects, mature management, very nice benefits, a lot of opportunities to learn, and comfortable work conditions.Cons: Nothing so big as to be worth mentioning.
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