Process
I applied online for a software engineering position directly through the GitHub careers page, knowing I wasn't the best match.
Three days later, I received a follow-up rejection email. It was automated but polite and much better than not hearing back at all.
Questions
Why do you feel you would be a fit for this role?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the GitHub Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
GitHub's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for GitHub's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
GitHub Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Wlb, Interesting Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 27, 2023
Pros: Good pay and brand.
Interesting work.
Good WLB.
Cons: * None at this time
5.0
Great work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Detroit, Michigan, United States
June 23, 2022
Pros: Remote friendly, lots of perks, smart people
Cons: Pay could be more competitive. Communication can be challenging.
4.0
Remote work with interesting impact, but team instability
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, IL
August 26, 2026
Pros: Remote, IC-driven, and interesting impact.
Cons: There was a lot of turnover and unstable teams.
- 5.0Great Pay, Wlb, Interesting WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 27, 2023Pros: Good pay and brand. Interesting work. Good WLB.Cons: * None at this time
- 5.0Great work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDetroit, Michigan, United StatesJune 23, 2022Pros: Remote friendly, lots of perks, smart peopleCons: Pay could be more competitive. Communication can be challenging.
- 4.0Remote work with interesting impact, but team instabilitySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, ILAugust 26, 2026Pros: Remote, IC-driven, and interesting impact.Cons: There was a lot of turnover and unstable teams.
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