Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I had a phone screening, and was immediately invited to an onsite interview.
The onsite interview was a 1:1 with the recruiter (though I never saw him, only his assistant) and two engineers.
They asked mostly networking protocol-related questions, and about big/little endian.
Questions
When you enter a URL in the browser, how are things set up in the network?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the F5 Senior Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
F5's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for F5's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
F5 Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Place to Grow Technically with a Strong Focus on Security and PerformanceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: You get to work on complex, high-impact projects in network security and performance, alongside talented and knowledgeable colleagues.Cons: Navigating legacy systems and large codebases can slow down development and make onboarding more challenging.
- 4.0Good Growth, More WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 24, 2025Pros: My career grew when I joined.Cons: Culture changed; there's more workload than before.
- 5.0A good place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2024Pros: Clear task in the work. No meaningless meetings.Cons: Salary below average. No free food.
