Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany
October 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I first applied online.
After around 10 days, I received an invitation for a first HR screening call. The whole application process was well explained.
Technical interview 1 → Technical interview 2 → virtual on-site → offer
Questions
Write a program to encrypt a string and then decrypt it.
What are the time and space complexity of the solution?
How can you handle edge cases?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Duolingo Senior Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Duolingo's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Duolingo's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
Duolingo Work Experiences
4.0
Smart Team, Monetization Conflicts
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 19, 2016
Pros: - Smart co-workers
- Work is impactful
- Great perks
Cons: - Some monetization strategies conflict with the company's vision.
- The company often socializes together, which is part of the culture. This can lead to potential favoritism based on friendships and intercompany relationships.
5.0
Great culture, but management could be more collaborative
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, PA
October 6, 2026
Pros: Great culture and mission. Going to work is something I look forward to most of the time. People are kind, smart, and fun.
Cons: Top-down management without sufficient delegation to middle-level management.
5.0
Mission-Driven Company with Opportunities for Growth
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
March 21, 2019
Pros: Great coworkers with a world-class engineering team.
Great perks, from an onsite gym to daily lunches.
The company cares about employee happiness, and as a result, there's a low churn rate amongst employees.
Cons: The office is expanding, and construction noises can be occasionally irritating.
- 4.0Smart Team, Monetization ConflictsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 19, 2016Pros: - Smart co-workers - Work is impactful - Great perksCons: - Some monetization strategies conflict with the company's vision. - The company often socializes together, which is part of the culture. This can lead to potential favoritism based on friendships and intercompany relationships.
- 5.0Great culture, but management could be more collaborativeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, PAOctober 6, 2026Pros: Great culture and mission. Going to work is something I look forward to most of the time. People are kind, smart, and fun.Cons: Top-down management without sufficient delegation to middle-level management.
- 5.0Mission-Driven Company with Opportunities for GrowthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesMarch 21, 2019Pros: Great coworkers with a world-class engineering team. Great perks, from an onsite gym to daily lunches. The company cares about employee happiness, and as a result, there's a low churn rate amongst employees.Cons: The office is expanding, and construction noises can be occasionally irritating.
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