Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
I interviewed for an SDE 2 position based in San Francisco. This was by far the worst interview experience I’ve ever had.
The interviewer was incredibly rude and arrogant from the beginning, and it got worse as the interview progressed.
He berated and mocked my answers to behavioral questions. He cut me off while I was answering a question. He insulted my answers. He wouldn’t clarify anything about the programming question he gave.
I emailed the recruiter about my experience and stated I am not willing to interview with them again.
Questions
Reason for wanting to leave previous job.
Time when you mentored someone.
Time when you came up with suggestions to improve client experience.
Time when requirements weren’t clear.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the GoDaddy Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
GoDaddy's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for GoDaddy's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
GoDaddy Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, Confused LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2021Pros: Good work and life balanceCons: I don't think C-level people know where they are heading.
- 4.0Pretty nice place to work, great peopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 18, 2019Pros: 1. The location was right on Union Square. 2. Solid people. 3. Great engineering. 4. Catered lunches. 5. Managers were great, fun, and very relatable, and only concerned with your success. 6. Colleagues were more like friends.Cons: 1. The product vision could have been better. 2. The "senior leadership" (the executive team) were at times harsh. 3. Any person, whether a director or VP, who challenged the decision of the "senior leadership" team was laid off.
- 5.0Great Wlb, Decent PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 2, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Decent pay. Okay benefits.Cons: The salary is not as high as other companies, but you are getting a great work-life balance.
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