Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sunnyvale, California
March 14, 2013
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The process started with a phone call about basic Java questions and projects on my resume. This was followed by a Skype interview with four people. I haven't heard back from them, so I am assuming they did not hire me. It would have been better on their part to at least provide a rejection email.
Questions
Some probability question.
- Given a rand5() function which provides a random number between 1-5 at equal probability, write a rand7() function to provide a random number between 1-7 with equal probability.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the eBay Software Engineer role in Sunnyvale, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
eBay's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Sunnyvale, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral33%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for eBay's Software Engineer interview process in Sunnyvale, California.
eBay Work Experiences
3.0
Ideas Heard, Change Slow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
August 8, 2010
Pros: good opportunity to make a difference. Engineers can actually give product ideas that make it to the site.
Cons: Changes take time to happen.
3.0
WLB Downgrade: Heavily
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 15, 2025
Pros: Ok salary, and easy interviews.
Cons: Work-life balance got worse over the years.
5.0
A nice company with a good culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 11, 2025
Pros: WLB, company & team culture
Cons: not that competitive with other big e-commerce companies.
- 3.0Ideas Heard, Change SlowSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesAugust 8, 2010Pros: good opportunity to make a difference. Engineers can actually give product ideas that make it to the site.Cons: Changes take time to happen.
- 3.0WLB Downgrade: HeavilySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: Ok salary, and easy interviews.Cons: Work-life balance got worse over the years.
- 5.0A nice company with a good cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 11, 2025Pros: WLB, company & team cultureCons: not that competitive with other big e-commerce companies.
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