Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Ireland
Process
I applied through their website, having been reached out to by email and LinkedIn messages. I received no phone calls to discuss the role.
All I got was an email with a link to a HackerRank problem. This was a very impersonal and off-putting approach.
For the HackerRank problem, I implemented all methods but left one incomplete. It wasn't clear that this method was used by all the automated tests to judge your work. I therefore received no credit for the work I got right (90% of the problem) and did not proceed further in the interview process.
I am pleased I did not go further, as I would not want to work for DraftKings based on their approach to hiring.
Questions
Implement CRUD and print methods for an organizational hierarchy on HackerRank.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the DraftKings Senior Software Engineer role in Ireland.
Success Rate
DraftKings's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for DraftKings's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Ireland.
DraftKings Work Experiences
- 5.0Cutting-edge, Great Pay, CultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSofia, Sofia, BulgariaFebruary 28, 2025Pros: - Cutting-Edge Technology - Competitive Compensation & Equity - Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities - Flexible & Inclusive Work CultureCons: No applicable for the current moment.
- 1.0Not a merit-based cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 2, 2024Pros: Decent benefits and PTO. Some decent co-workers.Cons: Poor management and inconsistent, non-actionable, vague feedback are not common. There is very inconsistent leveling, where DEI is prioritized over merit. DEI hires get to coast while non-DEI hires are picking up the slack. Managers regularly try to game the 360 review process, and metrics are more important than actual business value delivered. Empire-building managers. Very bureaucratic processes that do not contribute to increasing quality or value delivered.
- 5.0Great Engineering CultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandApril 16, 2024Pros: - Abundance of talented engineers - Great culture, everyone’s happy to help - Access to whatever IDE/tools you want to use full JetBrains license, co-pilot etc… - Drive to use the latest technology and follow best practices - Very interesting sector to work in, unique challenges like dealing with spikes in load from events like the Super Bowl - Great benefits/compensation/swag and lots of room to growCons: Occasional on-call work (a few weeks a year).
