Software Engineer Interview Experience - Palo Alto, California
November 8, 2016
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was a thorough interview. I spent about 4 to 5 hours there with multiple teams, from Directors to the team I would work with.
They assessed my skills as well as my persona compatibility for the team.
Questions
Did I like video games and which ones did I play?
(This was relevant as this studio develops mobile video games)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Disney Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Disney's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Disney's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.
Disney Work Experiences
4.0
Good Communicator, Lacks Depth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
California City, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: Good communication, but lacking something.
Cons: I lack a lot of things, but
4.0
Friendly Culture, Lame Layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Santa Monica, California, United States
November 3, 2025
Pros: Everyone was friendly. Even as a junior, I could talk openly with the VP of my department.
Cons: I was part of the 7,000 laid off in 2023. Upper management's reasonings, which were given, were pretty lame, like most companies at the time.
3.0
Challenging and Rewarding Place to Grow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 29, 2025
Pros: Dynamic workplace, great client exposure, strong mentorship, good compensation, and plenty of room to upskill.
Cons: Constant pressure to meet deadlines can make work stressful at times, especially during major releases. The workload can be high, and maintaining work-life balance requires proactive effort.
- 4.0Good Communicator, Lacks DepthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCalifornia City, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Good communication, but lacking something.Cons: I lack a lot of things, but
- 4.0Friendly Culture, Lame LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanta Monica, California, United StatesNovember 3, 2025Pros: Everyone was friendly. Even as a junior, I could talk openly with the VP of my department.Cons: I was part of the 7,000 laid off in 2023. Upper management's reasonings, which were given, were pretty lame, like most companies at the time.
- 3.0Challenging and Rewarding Place to GrowSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 29, 2025Pros: Dynamic workplace, great client exposure, strong mentorship, good compensation, and plenty of room to upskill.Cons: Constant pressure to meet deadlines can make work stressful at times, especially during major releases. The workload can be high, and maintaining work-life balance requires proactive effort.
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