Process
2 HackerRank questions in 60 minutes.
Both were medium/hard. The instructions for the first one (approximate match) were very convoluted. It was definitely difficult to finish on time, unless you knew the questions beforehand.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral57%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Coursera Work Experiences
3.0
Review
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 27, 2026
Pros: Work-life balance is nice.
Cons: AI companies are leaning into education.
5.0
Massive impact and growth
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 30, 2021
Pros: - Huge potential for technical growth
- Competitive pay
Cons: Recent management hires are not good.
5.0
Fun Work, Few Managers
Sorftware Engineer • Former Employee
March 22, 2022
Pros: My work was very fun, and I enjoyed it.
Cons: Not enough team managers to work with.
- 3.0ReviewSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 27, 2026Pros: Work-life balance is nice.Cons: AI companies are leaning into education.
- 5.0Massive impact and growthSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaNovember 30, 2021Pros: - Huge potential for technical growth - Competitive payCons: Recent management hires are not good.
- 5.0Fun Work, Few ManagersSorftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 22, 2022Pros: My work was very fun, and I enjoyed it.Cons: Not enough team managers to work with.
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