Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Nairobi, Kenya
July 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A recruiter reached out, and we had a chat on the phone. This was followed up with a HackerRank test and then a second phone call interview.
In the HackerRank test, I failed on some test cases, which, in hindsight, was because of a lack of preparation on my side.
Questions
If I have led any team.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Booking.com Software Engineer, Backend role in Nairobi, Kenya.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Booking.com's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Nairobi, Kenya is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Booking.com's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in Nairobi, Kenya.
Booking.com Work Experiences
5.0
College Database, Query Challenges
Database Administrator • Former Employee
Mombasa, Kenya
December 21, 2021
Pros: I have some experience in the department, and when I was in college, I worked with databases.
Cons: Under database management, sometimes it becomes harder when running queries because you have to specify a specific criterion for the queries to run.
4.0
Highly Recommended Company
Credit Control Specialist • Former Employee
Nairobi, Kenya
December 7, 2020
Pros: Growth at work and personal growth is guaranteed.
Cons: Work-life balance can be a gamble.
3.0
Good place for work/life balance
Director of Engineering • Current Employee
Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 17, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance
Good salary
Good perks
Cons: No learning.
Lots of politics.
- 5.0College Database, Query ChallengesDatabase Administrator • Former EmployeeMombasa, KenyaDecember 21, 2021Pros: I have some experience in the department, and when I was in college, I worked with databases.Cons: Under database management, sometimes it becomes harder when running queries because you have to specify a specific criterion for the queries to run.
- 4.0Highly Recommended CompanyCredit Control Specialist • Former EmployeeNairobi, KenyaDecember 7, 2020Pros: Growth at work and personal growth is guaranteed.Cons: Work-life balance can be a gamble.
- 3.0Good place for work/life balanceDirector of Engineering • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 17, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance Good salary Good perksCons: No learning. Lots of politics.
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