Software Engineer, Applications Interview Experience - Irvine, California
November 1, 2021
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Process
A total of 6 rounds with Hackerrank Test.
Round 1: OA on Hackerrank
3Q - 90min, 1E-1M-1H (leetcode questions)
Round 2, 3, 4: Technical Interviews (45 min)
- Island Question (Leetcode Medium)
- Supply and Demand (Leetcode Medium)
- Column traversal of a Tree (Leetcode Medium)
Asked to write test cases for these.
Round 5, 6: Behavioral Interview with Director, VP.
30 min each. Gave some idea about the company and the work I would be doing during the internship.
Questions
Island Question (LeetCode Medium)
Supply and Demand (LeetCode Medium)
Column Traversal of a Tree (LeetCode Medium)
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C3.ai Work Experiences
5.0
Smart Team, Focus Needed
Director Machine learning • Current Employee
June 22, 2022
Pros: Technically challenging work with a team of passionate and skilled people.
Cons: At times, there are too many directions, and we need to be more focused and rigorous in prioritizing.
3.0
Great learning opportunity in AI, but chaos and micromanagement overshadow potential
SW Engineer • Former Employee
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
October 15, 2025
Pros: Excellent exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world enterprise applications.
Opportunity to work with top global customers across different industries.
Some engineering managers genuinely care and try to support their teams despite the challenges.
Fast-paced environment where you can quickly build technical and problem-solving skills.
Cons: - Organization is disjointed, with frequent changes in priorities and unclear strategic direction.
- Project management practices are inconsistent and often ineffective.
- Stakeholders rarely take accountability, which creates confusion and unnecessary rework.
- Constant micromanagement from multiple levels of leadership reduces autonomy and motivation.
- Many managers lack the support and empowerment needed from upper management to succeed.
- HR seems disconnected from employees’ real concerns, which is risky for long-term retention.
5.0
The great and the bad
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
January 13, 2021
Pros: 1. The office is insane. Maybe the top 3 office buildings in all of the Bay Area. I've heard similar things about the gym.
2. The people are too friendly and very helpful. It feels a bit unnatural, but hey, it's not a bad thing.
3. I had no complaints on compensation. I couldn't believe what I was hearing when they told me my package.
4. People love the CEO. I heard it during interviews and I hear it very often. Again, it feels a bit unnatural, but again, hey... it's not a bad thing.
Cons: You come to the company thinking you will work on Python or a common language with a commonly used web framework and a nice SQL/NoSQL DB.
None of that is true. You will come in and start working with the C3 platform, where you will find yourself with skills that won't help you directly transform.
Most tech companies are dominated by male engineers, but this one definitely takes the cake. After joining, I interviewed 10 people and spoke to maybe 30. They are all men. I don't think it's their intention, though.
- 5.0Smart Team, Focus NeededDirector Machine learning • Current EmployeeJune 22, 2022Pros: Technically challenging work with a team of passionate and skilled people.Cons: At times, there are too many directions, and we need to be more focused and rigorous in prioritizing.
- 3.0Great learning opportunity in AI, but chaos and micromanagement overshadow potentialSW Engineer • Former EmployeeGuadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoOctober 15, 2025Pros: Excellent exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and real-world enterprise applications. Opportunity to work with top global customers across different industries. Some engineering managers genuinely care and try to support their teams despite the challenges. Fast-paced environment where you can quickly build technical and problem-solving skills.Cons: - Organization is disjointed, with frequent changes in priorities and unclear strategic direction. - Project management practices are inconsistent and often ineffective. - Stakeholders rarely take accountability, which creates confusion and unnecessary rework. - Constant micromanagement from multiple levels of leadership reduces autonomy and motivation. - Many managers lack the support and empowerment needed from upper management to succeed. - HR seems disconnected from employees’ real concerns, which is risky for long-term retention.
- 5.0The great and the badSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesJanuary 13, 2021Pros: 1. The office is insane. Maybe the top 3 office buildings in all of the Bay Area. I've heard similar things about the gym. 2. The people are too friendly and very helpful. It feels a bit unnatural, but hey, it's not a bad thing. 3. I had no complaints on compensation. I couldn't believe what I was hearing when they told me my package. 4. People love the CEO. I heard it during interviews and I hear it very often. Again, it feels a bit unnatural, but again, hey... it's not a bad thing.Cons: You come to the company thinking you will work on Python or a common language with a commonly used web framework and a nice SQL/NoSQL DB. None of that is true. You will come in and start working with the C3 platform, where you will find yourself with skills that won't help you directly transform. Most tech companies are dominated by male engineers, but this one definitely takes the cake. After joining, I interviewed 10 people and spoke to maybe 30. They are all men. I don't think it's their intention, though.
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