Process
Received an email from HR stating they would like to interview me for the Software Engineer position. The interview started with basic networking questions (TCP/IP vs UDP, router, switch, etc.). Then we moved into more core computer science questions, focusing on Operating Systems with Inter-Process Communication and Message Passing, followed by questions on C/C++ and keyword usage. Overall, it was an average interview. Since it was for a Software Engineer position, I didn't expect too many networking questions, but as this is a networking company, it's understandable why they were asked.
Questions
Calculate the broadcast address of a given IP?
What are the different types of inter-process communication methods?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the F5 Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
F5's interview process for their Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for F5's Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
F5 Work Experiences
- 2.0Trendy words used to fire you, contractors aplentyEngineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJuly 28, 2018Pros: Work-Life Balance Decent pay Perks (that are kind of slowly going away)Cons: Laying off half the workforce responsible for a release right before it happens. No warning, and after a good quarter of sales, a chunk of the workforce got the axe. At one time, I felt my job was secure here if I worked hard and got my job done. Now, it feels like a world of contractors, with everyone getting colored badges to show where you land in the hierarchy of the company.
- 3.0Excellent company to work forEngineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJune 12, 2018Pros: Great benefits and perks!Cons: Lack of opportunity for internal advancement.
- 5.0Really good place to workEngineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 28, 2017Pros: Great culture. Wonderful people. Beautiful view.Cons: Seattle is raining all the time.
