Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
January 1, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
15-minute round of HR initial screening. 1-hour technical interview with the Manager. HR asked for availability for 5 interviews, but after one week, they said they were reviewing their headcount and not moving forward.
Questions
Some technical questions and behavioral questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Discover Financial Principal Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Discover Financial's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Discover Financial's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Discover Financial Work Experiences
5.0
Great workplace
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 31, 2025
Pros: Great workplace and good management.
Cons: Little uncertainties with the merger of Capital One with Discover.
4.0
Good Balance, Acquisition Instability
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
August 6, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and onsite.
Cons: Instability because of being acquired
3.0
Good Company, No Innovation
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
February 15, 2024
Pros: Good company, but some teams are really bad.
Cons: No innovation in the company.
- 5.0Great workplacePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 31, 2025Pros: Great workplace and good management.Cons: Little uncertainties with the merger of Capital One with Discover.
- 4.0Good Balance, Acquisition InstabilityPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 6, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and onsite.Cons: Instability because of being acquired
- 3.0Good Company, No InnovationPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesFebruary 15, 2024Pros: Good company, but some teams are really bad.Cons: No innovation in the company.
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