Process
This is just an online assignment.
The first question is pretty normal.
The second question is a little too long and unclear. Even after the interview, it takes more than 10 minutes to repeat it.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 61 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral34%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Coursera Work Experiences
2.0
Mid Company, Bad Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 5, 2024
Pros: Can't really think of anything; it really is just kind of another mid company.
Cons: Management is bad and disorganized. It will take you forever to get a promotion, especially if you have a bad manager who won't advocate for you.
3.0
Free Lunch, Few Women
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 21, 2021
Pros: Unlimited PTO, free lunch in office.
Cons: Very few women of color working in engineering.
Only one Black full-time engineer at the time of this review.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 9, 2022
Pros: Great people. Great remote culture.
Cons: No major cons.
Great place to grow your career.
- 2.0Mid Company, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 5, 2024Pros: Can't really think of anything; it really is just kind of another mid company.Cons: Management is bad and disorganized. It will take you forever to get a promotion, especially if you have a bad manager who won't advocate for you.
- 3.0Free Lunch, Few WomenSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 21, 2021Pros: Unlimited PTO, free lunch in office.Cons: Very few women of color working in engineering. Only one Black full-time engineer at the time of this review.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 9, 2022Pros: Great people. Great remote culture.Cons: No major cons. Great place to grow your career.
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