Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
September 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a phone screening with HR, which included some behavioral questions and a discussion about my resume and experience. Afterwards, HR sent me an online assessment via email.
Unfortunately, I made a mistake and failed the interview. This all happened fast, within a week.
Questions
The question is: "Meeting Rooms" from LeetCode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Booking.com Senior Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Booking.com's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Booking.com's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Booking.com Work Experiences
3.0
Good Wlb, Bad Layoff Logic
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
March 20, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance.
Good compensation.
Cons: Why are we doing layoffs, but hiring in the US for twice the compensation for ML engineers? Make it make sense.
5.0
Great Culture, Some Red Tape
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
July 3, 2025
Pros: Good engineering culture and nice people
Cons: Some red tape at times.
4.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
February 24, 2023
Pros: - For the most part, there's a good work/life balance.
- Great career progression.
- Great culture.
- Free breakfast/lunch in the new Manchester office.
Cons: - Rigid systems and processes can limit innovation. This is starting to be addressed, but it will take time to improve.
- Some engineering managers don't know how to code, which can sometimes create friction in product teams.
- Attempting to eventually mandate 40% of time in the office, despite this not being what the majority of employees wanted in a hybrid working model.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Bad Layoff LogicSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsMarch 20, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance. Good compensation.Cons: Why are we doing layoffs, but hiring in the US for twice the compensation for ML engineers? Make it make sense.
- 5.0Great Culture, Some Red TapeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeManchester, England, United KingdomJuly 3, 2025Pros: Good engineering culture and nice peopleCons: Some red tape at times.
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeManchester, England, United KingdomFebruary 24, 2023Pros: - For the most part, there's a good work/life balance. - Great career progression. - Great culture. - Free breakfast/lunch in the new Manchester office.Cons: - Rigid systems and processes can limit innovation. This is starting to be addressed, but it will take time to improve. - Some engineering managers don't know how to code, which can sometimes create friction in product teams. - Attempting to eventually mandate 40% of time in the office, despite this not being what the majority of employees wanted in a hybrid working model.
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