Process
Recruiter call (they asked about past experience, talked about some of my past work), then 2 technical interviews (both LeetCode hards), then 4 onsite interviews (two technical, two behavioral with hiring manager).
Questions
LC Hard — Word Ladder.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Glean Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Glean's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive11%
Neutral56%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Glean's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Glean Work Experiences
5.0
Smart People, Supportive Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
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
Good Culture, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 22, 2025
Pros: Good work culture and balance.
Cons: Long working hours and pressure
5.0
I can confirm it's pretty good, like other reviewers say
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
October 17, 2025
Pros: * Management are engineers, so you won't have to deal with engineering blockers.
* The product is great and people already love it.
* Using the product at work helps your workflow.
* Your co-workers care about you and make efforts to help.
* Forkable meal choices are amazing.
Cons: Master build is often broken.
4 days in office is a bit too much commute.
No 401k match.
- 5.0Smart People, Supportive LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 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.
- 5.0Good Culture, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 22, 2025Pros: Good work culture and balance.Cons: Long working hours and pressure
- 5.0I can confirm it's pretty good, like other reviewers saySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2025Pros: * Management are engineers, so you won't have to deal with engineering blockers. * The product is great and people already love it. * Using the product at work helps your workflow. * Your co-workers care about you and make efforts to help. * Forkable meal choices are amazing.Cons: Master build is often broken. 4 days in office is a bit too much commute. No 401k match.
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