Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany
January 1, 2024
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
First was application and no feedback for about a month. After that, an too complicated interview process with too many steps was started. In total, it was about four steps until I received an offer. Comparable companies only have one step.
Questions
- Technical Questions
HR Questions (Name, weaknesses, etc.)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the GitLab Senior Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
GitLab's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for GitLab's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
GitLab Work Experiences
5.0
Great remote-first company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 11, 2025
Pros: Good WFB, competitive pay, and remote.
Cons: Management is not that great.
5.0
Pretty great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 16, 2025
Pros: Support for diverse groups
Async scheduling and remote work
Good benefits
My manager is actually interested in my growth
Transparent policies/open handbook
Cons: Jury is still out on the new CEO.
Growing pains, shifts in management.
Pipelines take forever.
5.0
Values led the company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 8, 2024
Pros: Strongly held values foster a culture of contributions and collaboration. Get to work closely with people from all over the world.
Cons: Distributed team members means shifting timezones for meetings (of which there are few).
- 5.0Great remote-first companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 11, 2025Pros: Good WFB, competitive pay, and remote.Cons: Management is not that great.
- 5.0Pretty great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 16, 2025Pros: Support for diverse groups Async scheduling and remote work Good benefits My manager is actually interested in my growth Transparent policies/open handbookCons: Jury is still out on the new CEO. Growing pains, shifts in management. Pipelines take forever.
- 5.0Values led the companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 8, 2024Pros: Strongly held values foster a culture of contributions and collaboration. Get to work closely with people from all over the world.Cons: Distributed team members means shifting timezones for meetings (of which there are few).
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