Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
September 1, 2010
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Initial Phone Screen
New Grad Position:
Asked about Open Source contributions and reversing a cycle in a linked list.
Called On-Site:
Had 5 interviews, very Java-centric with some puzzles.
Some Questions:
- Array implementation of a Hashmap
- What is static/final?
- Recursion: Fibonacci series, factorial
- SQL, Joins
- Interview with Principal, focused on object references and actual objects
Questions
What is an object reference? How is it different from a physical object?
Implement a Fibonacci series recursively.
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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
5.0
Good company to work with
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 9, 2021
Pros: Co-worker, patient, and work environment good. Benefits good.
Cons: The stock is not optimal, but the environment is good overall.
5.0
Great company for family
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 17, 2023
Pros: Great work-life balance and a fun place to work.
Cons: Slow growth and poor documentation.
3.0
eBay engineering life
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 13, 2016
Pros: Improved work-life balance of late. Decent technology and education opportunities.
Cons: Engineering is still valued below management.
An MBA is the king.
Each regime change brings a coterie.
Managers make much better career advancement than individual contributors.
- 5.0Good company to work withSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 9, 2021Pros: Co-worker, patient, and work environment good. Benefits good.Cons: The stock is not optimal, but the environment is good overall.
- 5.0Great company for familySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 17, 2023Pros: Great work-life balance and a fun place to work.Cons: Slow growth and poor documentation.
- 3.0eBay engineering lifeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 13, 2016Pros: Improved work-life balance of late. Decent technology and education opportunities.Cons: Engineering is still valued below management. An MBA is the king. Each regime change brings a coterie. Managers make much better career advancement than individual contributors.
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