Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
May 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process started with a phone interview with the hiring manager, which went well. It was a simple chat, with no technical questions involved.
This was followed by an in-person interview, which consisted of a series of four interviews with managers from different departments.
Mostly technical questions and whiteboarding were involved. The questions were relatively easy compared to those from software giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
The only curveball encountered was an unexpected interview with the CTO. I wasn't prepared, but it turned out okay.
Questions
The elevator question is probably the most difficult question overall, but still relatively simple once you get your head straight and beat your nervousness.
Question: Write a solution to operate elevators in a 10-story building.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Docusign Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Docusign's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive19%
Neutral38%
Negative44%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Docusign's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Docusign Work Experiences
5.0
Incredible First Job
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
November 11, 2018
Pros: I worked as an intern last summer and came on full-time this year. Though I have less than a year of experience to go off of, I can say with no doubt in my mind that this was the right place for me to start my career. It's a great place to grow and learn.
Within engineering, I have had the privilege of being mentored and getting to work with some extremely bright people. Every conversation I have furthers my career and my ability to contribute as much as possible. On top of the incredible people, the benefits are generous. DocuSign really cares about its employees.
Cons: The compensation is on the lower end of the current market for engineers, especially in Seattle. However, DoucSign is still growing, and I think this is getting better from what I've heard.
Other than that, no cons.
5.0
Great Benefits, Growing Pains
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 15, 2022
Pros: Great benefits for a smaller company.
Cons: It is still having growing pains.
5.0
Excellent first impression from new hire
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
February 13, 2019
Pros: I have never before worked with a company with such a clear vision of direction, including clarity on how they intend to get there. It is hard not to be inspired by the outlook of the company and its fantastic employees.
Upper management is very accessible. As a new hire about a month in, I have already had several casual (and comfortable) conversations with a few C-levels (including the CEO); they really are in touch with their employees at all levels of the organization. No ivory tower syndrome that I have seen elsewhere.
Docusign treats employees very well, with great perks and flexibility (which might vary by department). Every day I come to work, I'm eager and motivated to play my role in building excellent software that really makes a difference for our clients.
Cons: They are hiring a lot right now.
The onboarding process is a bit overburdened.
It took longer than expected to get up and running with hardware and software.
However, the new hire orientations and bootcamps have been fantastic.
- 5.0Incredible First JobSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 11, 2018Pros: I worked as an intern last summer and came on full-time this year. Though I have less than a year of experience to go off of, I can say with no doubt in my mind that this was the right place for me to start my career. It's a great place to grow and learn. Within engineering, I have had the privilege of being mentored and getting to work with some extremely bright people. Every conversation I have furthers my career and my ability to contribute as much as possible. On top of the incredible people, the benefits are generous. DocuSign really cares about its employees.Cons: The compensation is on the lower end of the current market for engineers, especially in Seattle. However, DoucSign is still growing, and I think this is getting better from what I've heard. Other than that, no cons.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Growing PainsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 15, 2022Pros: Great benefits for a smaller company.Cons: It is still having growing pains.
- 5.0Excellent first impression from new hireSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesFebruary 13, 2019Pros: I have never before worked with a company with such a clear vision of direction, including clarity on how they intend to get there. It is hard not to be inspired by the outlook of the company and its fantastic employees. Upper management is very accessible. As a new hire about a month in, I have already had several casual (and comfortable) conversations with a few C-levels (including the CEO); they really are in touch with their employees at all levels of the organization. No ivory tower syndrome that I have seen elsewhere. Docusign treats employees very well, with great perks and flexibility (which might vary by department). Every day I come to work, I'm eager and motivated to play my role in building excellent software that really makes a difference for our clients.Cons: They are hiring a lot right now. The onboarding process is a bit overburdened. It took longer than expected to get up and running with hardware and software. However, the new hire orientations and bootcamps have been fantastic.
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