Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
July 16, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
3 rounds total (not including recruiter call):
- 1-hour technical coding interview
- HM behavioral interview with standard questions digging into resume, past projects, and handling difficult situations
- Virtual on-site (45-minute algorithmic coding, 1-hour LeetCode-style, 1-hour system design, 2-hour coding assignment)
Questions
1-hour tech screen: implement Connect 4
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Glean Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Glean's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Glean's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Glean Work Experiences
5.0
Smart People, Supportive Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
October 22, 2025
Pros: High-impact work and ownership from day one; smart, low-ego teammates; approachable leadership.
Fast pace with autonomy; real customer impact; strong learning and growth.
Cons: Startup ambiguity and shifting priorities - need some more organization.
5.0
Best company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
October 22, 2025
Pros: Good work culture and balance
Cons: Long working hours and pressure
5.0
Can confirm it's pretty good like other reviewers say
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
October 17, 2025
Pros: * Management are engineers - you won't have to deal with engineering blockers
* Great product that people already love
* Using the product at work helps your workflow
* Your co-workers care about you and actually make efforts to help
* Forkable meal choices are amazing
Cons: * Master build often is broken
* 4 days in office is a bit too much commute
* No 401k match
- 5.0Smart People, Supportive LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CAOctober 22, 2025Pros: High-impact work and ownership from day one; smart, low-ego teammates; approachable leadership. Fast pace with autonomy; real customer impact; strong learning and growth.Cons: Startup ambiguity and shifting priorities - need some more organization.
- 5.0Best companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruOctober 22, 2025Pros: Good work culture and balanceCons: Long working hours and pressure
- 5.0Can confirm it's pretty good like other reviewers saySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CAOctober 17, 2025Pros: * Management are engineers - you won't have to deal with engineering blockers * Great product that people already love * Using the product at work helps your workflow * Your co-workers care about you and actually make efforts to help * Forkable meal choices are amazingCons: * Master build often is broken * 4 days in office is a bit too much commute * No 401k match
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