Process
I went through a phone interview and then had a face-to-face interview.
The phone interview consisted of a series of high-level technical questions, seemingly to confirm my technical background.
Questions
Lots of high-level technical questions about web services and JavaScript frameworks.
Includes topics on full JavaScript stacks using technologies like MongoDB, Express, Node, Angular, and React, as well as Go.
Also covers backend services using Java technology.
Questions address software architecture, I/O optimization, and Linux administration.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Block Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Block's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Block's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Block Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company - everyone is treated as fairly as they possibly canSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesJanuary 26, 2023Pros: Knowledge is shared by higher-level employees with everyone at the company.Cons: Bitcoin obsession? Who knows what the outcome will be.
- 5.0Challenging Work, Learning CurveSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2018Pros: Engineering talent density remains high. Problems are challenging and interesting.Cons: It took a bit of time to embrace new technologies such as cloud computing.
- 4.0Great benefits and smart people, but culture decliningSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CAMay 20, 2026Pros: The company has smart people, WFH, nice benefits, and unlimited PTO.Cons: Culture and WLB got much worse lately.
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