Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I applied twice and received an OA for HackerRank. The first time, I was unable to solve one question and received a response that they had judged my code and deemed me not a good fit for the position, stating their hiring process is very competitive.
The second time I applied again, both my solutions were correct. Still, I received the same reply: they were not happy with the quality of my code. I solved both problems in linear time.
I don’t think they even look at your code, so don’t be disheartened if you get a rejection. Perhaps they are targeting local candidates or only Ivy League students.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Coursera Entry Level Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Coursera's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Coursera Work Experiences
- 5.0Great team and work culture is also goodSoftware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaFebruary 25, 2025Pros: A great place to work here.Cons: Timezone differences are there, but fortunately my team was very good.
- 3.0Could be better in many ways, but there is hopeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesJune 1, 2024Pros: - Reasonable work-life balance compared to the rest of the Bay Area. - Friendly coworkers. - Generally good managers and skip-level managers.Cons: - Growth opportunities for senior folks can be difficult, depending on the team you are on. - Company culture is declining overall, with less motivation and passion. - Headcount for some teams feels mismatched in terms of business impact. You may end up either not having much to do or too much. Do your research. - Compensation is not as competitive due to declining stock; ed tech is a difficult industry in this economy. - Do not have very high confidence in the vision for the company/product. There is some hope, but the company is still figuring things out, and it can be very draining and chaotic for employees.
- 5.0Wfh, Mission, But Undecided FutureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 9, 2022Pros: - WFH - Salary - Perks - MissionCons: - Undecided future - Group RRSP could be better - Remote first for people who want social lives
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