Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Mateo, California
Process
Two coding questions. The interviewer skipped straight to the coding questions without any introduction or behavioral questions. One was about designing an E-Commerce API, and the other was a data structure/algorithm question.
I got the algorithm question right, but he kept arguing that my solution was wrong, so I had to try to convince him why my solution would work.
I interviewed with another manager a week after because this interviewer decided that I wasn't fit for his team.
Questions
Design an E-Commerce API
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Fanatics Software Engineer role in San Mateo, California.
Success Rate
Fanatics's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Mateo, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Fanatics's Software Engineer interview process in San Mateo, California.
Fanatics Work Experiences
- 3.0work at FanaticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesJuly 15, 2025Pros: The office is pretty big and empty. People do not respect the return to office call.Cons: Low career opportunities unless you are someone's cousin.
- 3.0Okay place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesFebruary 23, 2024Pros: Good, close-knit culture. Great team members.Cons: Low ability for growth outside your domain
- 5.0Great Company, better peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesFebruary 11, 2021Pros: Brilliant developers, very inviting workplace.Cons: None at all, I don't think.
