Process
The interview experience was really good.
There were no LeetCode questions. Instead, the questions were based on tasks you might perform on the job, and googling was allowed.
The interviewers were very nice and professional. I enjoyed the experience.
Questions
Signed NDA: Can't disclose question.
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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
1.0
Smart Colleagues, But Race Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 26, 2023
Pros: WLF, smart co-workers, pay
Cons: Race issues, no advancement if you're a woman and/or POC.
3.0
Interesting Product, Creepy Ambitions
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 28, 2022
Pros: - Interesting product.
- Nice office.
- Chance to work on open source.
Cons: - Became very top-down corporate after the MSFT acquisition.
- Employees are terrified of corporate or really into it.
- Overwork strongly encouraged.
- Chaotic product planning.
- Company wants to be a monopoly on software development, which was just creepy.
- Incompetent and hostile HR.
5.0
Flexible Role, Alright Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Portland, Oregon, United States
December 15, 2023
Pros: I loved the flexibility for this role.
Cons: The main cons were that the culture was alright.
- 1.0Smart Colleagues, But Race IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 26, 2023Pros: WLF, smart co-workers, payCons: Race issues, no advancement if you're a woman and/or POC.
- 3.0Interesting Product, Creepy AmbitionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 28, 2022Pros: - Interesting product. - Nice office. - Chance to work on open source.Cons: - Became very top-down corporate after the MSFT acquisition. - Employees are terrified of corporate or really into it. - Overwork strongly encouraged. - Chaotic product planning. - Company wants to be a monopoly on software development, which was just creepy. - Incompetent and hostile HR.
- 5.0Flexible Role, Alright CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePortland, Oregon, United StatesDecember 15, 2023Pros: I loved the flexibility for this role.Cons: The main cons were that the culture was alright.
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