Process
Submitted application without referral. Did the OA right away.
Approximately half a month later, was contacted by HR. Scheduled a sequential interview (2 rounds).
Finished the interviews. Contacted by HR in an hour saying I passed the interview.
Questions
OA: 4 questions in 70 minutes, most are about arrays and strings.
Phone Interviews: 1 BFS + 1 DFS, both are like LeetCode medium questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 152 interview experiences for the eBay Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
eBay's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral32%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for eBay's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
eBay Work Experiences
5.0
Better than what I expected
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 29, 2014
Pros: The intern work staff is awesome at setting events, housing everyone relatively close, and making your summer super enjoyable.
Cons: eBay is going through some massive changes. Sometimes the hierarchy prevents you from getting anything done. In another aspect, it's good because you can make some cool stuff in light of innovation.
3.0
Okay, to be part of
Software Engineer • Current Employee
February 1, 2011
Pros: Flexibility in working environment at eBay
Cons: In some teams, 5 to 7 people need to share the same room, with no separate office.
3.0
Slow Pace, Mediocre Pay, No Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 13, 2018
Pros: Comfortable life; work isn't too difficult.
Cons: Slow pace, unclear direction of company, management prioritizes short-term benefits over long-term investment in tech.
- 5.0Better than what I expectedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2014Pros: The intern work staff is awesome at setting events, housing everyone relatively close, and making your summer super enjoyable.Cons: eBay is going through some massive changes. Sometimes the hierarchy prevents you from getting anything done. In another aspect, it's good because you can make some cool stuff in light of innovation.
- 3.0Okay, to be part ofSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 1, 2011Pros: Flexibility in working environment at eBayCons: In some teams, 5 to 7 people need to share the same room, with no separate office.
- 3.0Slow Pace, Mediocre Pay, No CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 13, 2018Pros: Comfortable life; work isn't too difficult.Cons: Slow pace, unclear direction of company, management prioritizes short-term benefits over long-term investment in tech.
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