Process
One phone call followed by two technical screenings.
The interviewers barely engaged in conversation, allowing you to take the reins in the approach to the problem.
Move quickly; they expect you to get through a large section of the question. Focus seemed to be less on explanations of approach but rather on getting through the questions.
Be very comfortable with CS algorithms and data structures so there is no hesitation when answering the questions.
Questions
The questions focused on dynamic programming and BFS (or Dijkstra if you're comfortable with the algorithm).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 158 interview experiences for the Block Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Block's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Block's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Block Work Experiences
- 5.0The People RockSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 16, 2022Pros: Good salary Great people Awesome managers Great tools Good codebaseCons: Not a fan of Gmail. No option for non-remote.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 9, 2020Pros: Strong engineering culture, great people, interesting work, great benefits.Cons: Tight deadlines at times. At the organization level, product focus shifts frequently.
- 4.0A good place to start a careerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 25, 2023Pros: Excellent interview process, industry-standard technologies, experienced engineers, and possibilities to learn.Cons: Everything is remote (there are offices, but they are ghost towns). Management knows best; ideas come from management, not engineers, leading to short-term checkmarks and long-term trouble and bandwagoning.
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