Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Altos, California
Process
I was invited to apply through LinkedIn and was put in contact with a recruiter. The recruiter scheduled a phone interview with a project manager.
Following that, there was a typical on-site interview with several one-on-one sessions, including Q&A and whiteboard coding.
I liked the mix of computer science-focused questions and real-world software engineering questions. I also really liked the personalities of the people interviewing me.
The atmosphere there seemed energetic and like a good place to be productive.
Questions
Design an elevator.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Box Software Engineer role in Los Altos, California.
Success Rate
Box's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Altos, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Box's Software Engineer interview process in Los Altos, California.
Box Work Experiences
- 3.0Get to work with talented people across the organizationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Altos, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2015Pros: Work with really talented, nice people. Great benefits. Competitive compensation. Constant attempt to create a solid engineering culture.Cons: Lack of accountability and unfairness on who gets blamed for project execution. Need focus on how to properly execute company objectives. Difficult to get work done when processes are constantly changed without warning. Information within the department is not transparent.
- 3.0Backend Engineer ReviewSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Altos, California, United StatesDecember 11, 2014Pros: - Open culture - Lots to learn - Good business need to drive cool projectsCons: Leadership in the backend department is notoriously bad. There are very few reliable architects to listen to and learn from. It's not a great place for people who enjoy learning on the job.
- 5.0Great company to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Altos, California, United StatesDecember 8, 2014Pros: Fast growth and an extremely great place to work and learn. The teamwork and collaborative spirit is inspiring, and some of the projects being done throughout the company are very innovative.Cons: Because of the fast-paced work, it can sometimes be hard to keep up.
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