Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience
Process
I was sent a HackerRank coding challenge which included two questions and just an hour to complete both. The first question was ridiculously hard, but the second was a little easier.
Questions
Given three strings – one for a prefix, one for the full word, and one for a suffix – determine whether the prefix or the suffix is longer, based on the full word provided.
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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
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 25, 2021Pros: Onboarding is gradual and really helpful. Communication is open. Diverse and inclusive.Cons: Compensation can be much better.
- 5.0Great Mentor, Busy TeamSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 9, 2025Pros: Work from Home, Mentorship, good experienceCons: Busy, don't have enough people.
- 5.0Good Hours, Slow TechSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeApril 21, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance and nice hours.Cons: Technology increases slowly due to peer pressure.
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