Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
February 6, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Mostly matched my job.
Did go through the data structures and algorithms process, but it was not the focus of the interview.
Performance, frameworks, and specific Java questions were key.
Most of the interview involved scenarios that might be encountered with high volume, high transaction systems.
Questions
System Design,
Design Patterns.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 37 interview experiences for the eBay Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
eBay's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral22%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for eBay's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
eBay Work Experiences
3.0
Good Start, Office Politics
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 6, 2023
Pros: Good company to start a career.
Good management and opportunities for learning.
Good place without the hype.
Cons: Less learning, have to deal with office politics. Relatively fewer changes compared to other companies, but there are reorgs once in a while.
3.0
Good work-life balance, but no learning
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 20, 2019
Pros: Chilled-out atmosphere.
Lots of events/workshops.
Good work-life balance.
Cons: Becomes stagnant after a few months of work.
Poor decision-making by upper management.
Less learning.
More focus on product and less on tech.
3.0
It was good, but not the best. It depends on the team in which you join. Some products are old and not interesting
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 20, 2015
Pros: I interned at eBay.
Good pay, work-life balance, etc. It was easy to get along with everyone, and people were ready to help.
Cons: Not all products are nice and innovative. Few new products are innovative and exciting to work on, but some old products are just maintained. If you get into such a team, there is not much to learn.
- 3.0Good Start, Office PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2023Pros: Good company to start a career. Good management and opportunities for learning. Good place without the hype.Cons: Less learning, have to deal with office politics. Relatively fewer changes compared to other companies, but there are reorgs once in a while.
- 3.0Good work-life balance, but no learningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 20, 2019Pros: Chilled-out atmosphere. Lots of events/workshops. Good work-life balance.Cons: Becomes stagnant after a few months of work. Poor decision-making by upper management. Less learning. More focus on product and less on tech.
- 3.0It was good, but not the best. It depends on the team in which you join. Some products are old and not interestingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 20, 2015Pros: I interned at eBay. Good pay, work-life balance, etc. It was easy to get along with everyone, and people were ready to help.Cons: Not all products are nice and innovative. Few new products are innovative and exciting to work on, but some old products are just maintained. If you get into such a team, there is not much to learn.
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