Process
I didn't pass the phone screen interview. The interviewer was really nice, however, I didn't solve the problem. I thought it was just a DFS problem, but now I realize it might be a dynamic programming problem.
Questions
Graph problem: Find the maximum path from a start point to an end point in a graph. There are weights for each edge.
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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
18%
Pass 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
Positive49%
Neutral25%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Block's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Block Work Experiences
3.0
Good Wlb, Bad Codebase
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 24, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and a good culture.
Cons: No tech, just a low-quality codebase and a mass manager.
5.0
Plenty of growth opportunities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 5, 2022
Pros: - Great co-workers
- Good mission
Cons: - Mediocre pay (stock isn't doing so hot)
- Growing pains; needs new leadership
5.0
Great Pay, Nice People, Legacy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
January 20, 2022
Pros: Good salary & perks
Nice people to work with
Cons: Too much legacy code.
Stock vests in 4 yrs.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Bad CodebaseSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 24, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and a good culture.Cons: No tech, just a low-quality codebase and a mass manager.
- 5.0Plenty of growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 5, 2022Pros: - Great co-workers - Good missionCons: - Mediocre pay (stock isn't doing so hot) - Growing pains; needs new leadership
- 5.0Great Pay, Nice People, LegacySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 20, 2022Pros: Good salary & perks Nice people to work withCons: Too much legacy code. Stock vests in 4 yrs.
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