Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
November 17, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process was straightforward. I spoke with engineers and the hiring manager during onsite interviews (pre-pandemic).
Although I did not get through, I received good feedback from the recruiter regarding what was lacking.
Questions
To describe my personal impact through my projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Cloudera Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Cloudera's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral8%
Negative42%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cloudera's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cloudera Work Experiences
4.0
It's sad that salary is based on your country
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Baku, Baku
October 27, 2025
Pros: big company, unplug days, bonus option
Cons: bureaucracy, not so much to say
2.0
BAD Leadership
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, CA
October 21, 2025
Pros: good work-life balance and unplug
Cons: Avoid this place if possible, leadership is bad
5.0
One of the best companies I have worked at
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
September 25, 2025
Pros: Culture
Salary
Work Life Balance
Cons: Lack of any relevant stock options
- 4.0It's sad that salary is based on your countrySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBaku, BakuOctober 27, 2025Pros: big company, unplug days, bonus optionCons: bureaucracy, not so much to say
- 2.0BAD LeadershipSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, CAOctober 21, 2025Pros: good work-life balance and unplugCons: Avoid this place if possible, leadership is bad
- 5.0One of the best companies I have worked atSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruSeptember 25, 2025Pros: Culture Salary Work Life BalanceCons: Lack of any relevant stock options
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