Entry Level Software Developer Interview Experience
October 13, 2018
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was given an online Hackerrank assessment to do. I could not finish the problems in time but put comments to explain my thought process. I expected to fail based on my responses, but I did not hear back for several weeks either way on the status of my application.
Questions
Magical binary numbers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Coursera Entry Level Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Entry Level Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Coursera's Entry Level Software Developer interview process in United States.
Coursera Work Experiences
5.0
Remote good job, but concerns about layoffs
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru
August 16, 2026
Pros: It was a remote job with good tech tools experience.
Cons: Layoffs.
Need to work in the US timezone (overlap).
4.0
My experience at Coursera
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Varna, Bulgaria
January 6, 2025
Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
- Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options.
- Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.
Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code.
- Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
5.0
Great Tech, No Complaints
Senior Data Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 1, 2025
Pros: It is a good company to work for, at least on the tech side.
Cons: Nothing as such. No bad review.
- 5.0Remote good job, but concerns about layoffsSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II • Current EmployeeBengaluruAugust 16, 2026Pros: It was a remote job with good tech tools experience.Cons: Layoffs. Need to work in the US timezone (overlap).
- 4.0My experience at CourseraSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVarna, BulgariaJanuary 6, 2025Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being. - Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. - Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options. - Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code. - Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
- 5.0Great Tech, No ComplaintsSenior Data Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 1, 2025Pros: It is a good company to work for, at least on the tech side.Cons: Nothing as such. No bad review.
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