Process
Received an OA, which I completed toward the end of the open timeslot. It was a medium-difficulty problem that required optimization. It was an interesting problem, and I actually enjoyed it.
Questions
Coding technical question about DNA
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Benchling SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Benchling's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Benchling's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Benchling Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Team, Great Mentorship
SWE Intern • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 21, 2025
Pros: Team was amazing, with plenty of opportunities to get feedback and mentorship.
Cons: Nothing I can think of.
4.0
Good people, ok outlook
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 25, 2025
Pros: Friendly crew, team-dependent experience.
Cons: Messy codebase and bad tech debt
4.0
Kind People, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
June 1, 2025
Pros: Some of the kindest, most capable, and humblest people I've ever worked with.
Cons: Somewhat low drive and low pay relative to "elite" tech companies.
- 5.0Amazing Team, Great MentorshipSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 21, 2025Pros: Team was amazing, with plenty of opportunities to get feedback and mentorship.Cons: Nothing I can think of.
- 4.0Good people, ok outlookSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 25, 2025Pros: Friendly crew, team-dependent experience.Cons: Messy codebase and bad tech debt
- 4.0Kind People, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 1, 2025Pros: Some of the kindest, most capable, and humblest people I've ever worked with.Cons: Somewhat low drive and low pay relative to "elite" tech companies.
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