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Software Engineer Interview Experience

June 6, 2019
Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I applied for a remote engineering position.

A few days after applying, the job posting was updated to include a specific hiring area (while still stating "remote").

A couple of weeks later, I received a rejection email. It stated that my current location did not match the one specified in the job posting. To clarify, it was a US-only position, and I am located within the US, so a visa issue was not a factor.

Firstly, the location was updated after I applied. Secondly, have you considered that people move for jobs? Please evaluate my skills, not my location, especially if it is less than 100 miles from your target city.

This was my first and last application to GitHub.

Questions

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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.

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