Process
There was no formal interview process through an internal transfer from MSFT.
This was not a typical interview process since it occurred during a re-organization, and interview processes may differ from one organization to another.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 21 interview experiences for the GitHub Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
GitHub's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral10%
Negative52%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for GitHub's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
GitHub Work Experiences
4.0
Great place for remote work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 12, 2020
Pros: Great for remote work, since 80% is remote.
Cons: Not good if you don't like working with people from various time zones.
5.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Athens, Georgia, United States
February 23, 2021
Pros: Great co-workers, great managers, good compensation, and a good mission.
Cons: Moving from a medium to a big-sized company. Sometimes you may not agree with company policies. Some struggle with coordination as the company continues to grow quickly.
4.0
Work-life balance, but challenges with parent company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, MA
August 31, 2026
Pros: Work and life balance is good.
Cons: It is getting worse as Microsoft gets more involved.
- 4.0Great place for remote workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 12, 2020Pros: Great for remote work, since 80% is remote.Cons: Not good if you don't like working with people from various time zones.
- 5.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAthens, Georgia, United StatesFebruary 23, 2021Pros: Great co-workers, great managers, good compensation, and a good mission.Cons: Moving from a medium to a big-sized company. Sometimes you may not agree with company policies. Some struggle with coordination as the company continues to grow quickly.
- 4.0Work-life balance, but challenges with parent companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, MAAugust 31, 2026Pros: Work and life balance is good.Cons: It is getting worse as Microsoft gets more involved.
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