Software Engineering Interview Experience - San Jose, California
February 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Received a call from a recruiter and had a word with her for 15 minutes. An on-site interview was set up, consisting of two 45-minute rounds. Both behavioral and technical questions were asked.
Questions
Memory allocation Java basics Algorithms and Data Structures
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the eBay Software Engineering role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
eBay's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for eBay's Software Engineering interview process in San Jose, California.
eBay Work Experiences
5.0
Awesome Place to Work
Software Engineering • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 13, 2016
Pros: They take care of their employees well. Great place to work and great pay.
Cons: The promotion track is slow.
4.0
Solid tech internship
Software Engineering • Former Employee
August 11, 2021
Pros: Reasonable expectations and good work-life balance. I wasn't asked or expected to work more than 40 hours per week. It didn't seem like any of the full-time people on my team put in more than 40.
My manager and team were chill and gave me freedom when I asked for it and guidance when I asked for it.
My team was knowledgeable and very helpful. They had the time to actually help me if I was stuck or needed advice.
Cons: I think quality depends on the team. I lucked out, but make sure you get a positive vibe from your hiring manager while interviewing. Some other interns mentioned that they didn't start programming until 4 weeks into their internship.
5.0
Employee-friendly company
Software Engineering Manager • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 5, 2025
Pros: I enjoyed working here. Nice people, good culture.
Cons: Needs new minds to bring innovation.
- 5.0Awesome Place to WorkSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 13, 2016Pros: They take care of their employees well. Great place to work and great pay.Cons: The promotion track is slow.
- 4.0Solid tech internshipSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeAugust 11, 2021Pros: Reasonable expectations and good work-life balance. I wasn't asked or expected to work more than 40 hours per week. It didn't seem like any of the full-time people on my team put in more than 40. My manager and team were chill and gave me freedom when I asked for it and guidance when I asked for it. My team was knowledgeable and very helpful. They had the time to actually help me if I was stuck or needed advice.Cons: I think quality depends on the team. I lucked out, but make sure you get a positive vibe from your hiring manager while interviewing. Some other interns mentioned that they didn't start programming until 4 weeks into their internship.
- 5.0Employee-friendly companySoftware Engineering Manager • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 5, 2025Pros: I enjoyed working here. Nice people, good culture.Cons: Needs new minds to bring innovation.
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