Software Engineer, Early Career Interview Experience
Process
I applied online. The process took four weeks.
I interviewed for a Software Engineer (Early Career) role and enjoyed the process. It included:
- A recruiter screen
- CS fundamentals
- A backend coding interview
- A project presentation
- Team match conversations
Every stage was well-organised and clearly communicated. My recruiter was supportive throughout. She proactively shared detailed info about each round and was responsive. The technical interviews were challenging but fair. The team match process was my favourite part. I spoke with a few engineering managers across different teams, and each conversation felt genuine. They pitched their teams honestly and gave me real insights. I got matched with my top choice. P.S. Free Uber Eats credits and a Superhuman Pro trial were also given during the process.
Questions
LeetCode, LLD/SysDesign-type questions, and a project presentation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Grammarly Software Engineer, Early Career role.
Success Rate
Grammarly's interview process for their Software Engineer, Early Career roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Grammarly's Software Engineer, Early Career interview process.
Grammarly Work Experiences
- 5.0Ethical product, company, and teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 19, 2019Pros: Grammarly is an amazing company to work for. The values they hold aren't just on a poster on the wall, but they are actually embodied by the employees.Cons: It would be nice to have a WFH policy, for example, one day a week.
- 4.0Good people, tough timesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBerlin, Berlin, GermanyApril 24, 2025Pros: - Salary - Smart colleagues - Interesting technical challengesCons: - Uncertain times in the Gen AI world. - Not a clear product strategy. - A company's fundamental values being neglected.
- 5.0Still new at Grammarly, but it's greatEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeAugust 5, 2021Pros: I like it here. When I joined, I was pleasantly surprised to see the kind of projects we have and the scale at which Grammarly is working. We have some exciting projects that engineers are working on right now.Cons: I would say the same cons that come with any fast-growing startup.
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