Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
October 1, 2017
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Take-home test then phone interview. Test focuses on technical knowledge and isn't that difficult. The phone interview was longer (about 45 minutes) and focuses more on technical questions. Just prepare by practicing, and you will do well.
Questions
Describe MVC and explain how to use it with an example.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 43 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
Positive47%
Neutral12%
Negative42%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for GitHub's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
GitHub Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
October 20, 2025
Pros: Good culture, flexible because remote.
Cons: Doesn't pay as much as other big tech.
4.0
Best in business
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 23, 2025
Pros: Best in business, with lots of learning.
Cons: Promotions are lower in terms of other companies.
5.0
Good Balance, Frequent Reorgs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 16, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.
Cons: A lot of reorg occurs.
- 5.0Great Culture, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVirginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesOctober 20, 2025Pros: Good culture, flexible because remote.Cons: Doesn't pay as much as other big tech.
- 4.0Best in businessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 23, 2025Pros: Best in business, with lots of learning.Cons: Promotions are lower in terms of other companies.
- 5.0Good Balance, Frequent ReorgsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.Cons: A lot of reorg occurs.
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