Process
They asked a lot of behavioral questions. Study them and come prepared with answers, as you would with any other company.
Use examples of issues you dealt with in previous jobs. Show how you resolved those issues clearly and concisely.
Questions
What do you like in a team?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 44 interview experiences for the GitHub Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
GitHub's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral14%
Negative41%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for GitHub's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
GitHub Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, CA
March 3, 2026
Pros: It was a great overall experience, and you will enjoy your time.
Cons: A lot of work, and it's not for everyone due to it increasing a lot.
5.0
Really Nice, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Novo Oriente de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
April 18, 2023
Pros: It's really, really nice.
Cons: The salary is not very good.
- 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.
- 4.0GreatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAMarch 3, 2026Pros: It was a great overall experience, and you will enjoy your time.Cons: A lot of work, and it's not for everyone due to it increasing a lot.
- 5.0Really Nice, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovo Oriente de Minas, Minas Gerais, BrazilApril 18, 2023Pros: It's really, really nice.Cons: The salary is not very good.
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