Software Engineer Interview Experience - Kenya
Process
A recruiter contacted me after seeing my GitHub profile for a Backend Engineer position.
I was sent a HackerRank challenge to be completed in 75 minutes.
I completed 4 out of 5 questions and ran out of time for the last one.
Three days later, I received an email stating my application was rejected.
I am still in school, so it didn't really matter as I wouldn't leave my studies.
Questions
Finding unique words in a string
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Booking.com Software Engineer role in Kenya.
Success Rate
Booking.com's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Kenya is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Booking.com's Software Engineer interview process in Kenya.
Booking.com Work Experiences
- 3.0Buffet Work, Weak EngineersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNovember 5, 2025Pros: Buffet, no pressure work environment, office.Cons: The skills of software engineers are far from optimal.
- 5.0Family-friendly place with promotion impedimentsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsOctober 3, 2025Pros: Family-friendly company with a good work-life balance. Big office space with restaurants for employees. Many projects with the possibility to change teams. Blame-free culture. Supportive management.Cons: It's quite difficult to get a promotion without changing the team.
- 3.0Good Salary, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, NetherlandsSeptember 17, 2025Pros: There is freedom to coast and do what you like as an employee. No strict deadlines so far. The salary is one of the top in the Netherlands.Cons: Stuck with a legacy codebase. No promotions. Company politics is a lot. Stocks and bonus could be better. It has not been reviewed for over 5 - 10 years.
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