Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Burbank, California
November 12, 2013
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
A phone call with the manager, followed by a technical/business discussion.
A bit of salary negotiation, followed by an offer.
Questions
I was hired for a niche expertise which they needed but didn't have.
They did not ask extremely difficult or unexpected questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Disney Senior Software Engineer role in Burbank, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Disney's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Burbank, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Disney's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Burbank, California.
Disney Work Experiences
5.0
Nice Culture, Low Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Burbank, California, United States
October 20, 2023
Pros: Disneyland perks, vacation, and stock options are good.
Cons: Base salaries for software engineers are way below the market average. Promotions are kind of hard to achieve.
3.0
Your mileage varies
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Burbank, California, United States
April 9, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Great perks if you live near the parks.
Cons: There is little support for career growth once you get in the door.
Leadership is extremely political, and decisions are made in individual interests instead of the company's interest.
5.0
Software that makes movies
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Burbank, California, United States
August 1, 2021
Pros: If you can do computers anywhere, why not someplace magical? It’s really cool to see your name in the movies. Plus, where else can you get an Academy Award for writing software?
Cons: You might be able to make more money working in the game industry. But this is probably a better work environment.
- 5.0Nice Culture, Low PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBurbank, California, United StatesOctober 20, 2023Pros: Disneyland perks, vacation, and stock options are good.Cons: Base salaries for software engineers are way below the market average. Promotions are kind of hard to achieve.
- 3.0Your mileage variesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBurbank, California, United StatesApril 9, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance. Great perks if you live near the parks.Cons: There is little support for career growth once you get in the door. Leadership is extremely political, and decisions are made in individual interests instead of the company's interest.
- 5.0Software that makes moviesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBurbank, California, United StatesAugust 1, 2021Pros: If you can do computers anywhere, why not someplace magical? It’s really cool to see your name in the movies. Plus, where else can you get an Academy Award for writing software?Cons: You might be able to make more money working in the game industry. But this is probably a better work environment.
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