Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
I completed the OA. There were two questions. One was about dominant numbers, and the other was about magical numbers.
The magical number problem was a little difficult, and I didn't finish it. It defined a magical number as any number that contains only an equal number of 1s and 0s, and at any position, the count of 1s is greater than or equal to the count of 0s.
Then, it asked to find the largest magical number that could be created by changing the input number.
Questions
magical number problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Coursera Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Salary, No ProblemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 8, 2021Pros: The salary is very good, according to the effort.Cons: There are no cons or problems.
- 5.0Love the 7 leadership principlesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 28, 2025Pros: Drive customer value relentlessly. Invent the future of learning every day. Obsess over metrics that matter. Decide, move, and learn fast.Cons: The ruthlessly in simplify sounds a bit weird.
- 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.
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