Process
A recruiter found me and connected me with the engineering department. The scheduling was quick.
The interviewer was friendly. The interview questions were behavioral as well as technical.
The technical part involved the shuffle function for a deck of cards. I answered with a randomized iteration of the array, at which point the interview ended. I'm unsure whether the interviewer was expecting the Fisher-Yates algorithm specifically.
Questions
Implement a shuffle function for an array of cards.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Groupon Principal Engineer role.
Success Rate
Groupon's interview process for their Principal Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Groupon's Principal Engineer interview process.
Groupon Work Experiences
- 1.0100% race and sex discriminationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 18, 2018Pros: Infrastructure is good. Cab facilities. You will be treated very well if you are a Malayali or Tamilian, as the company staff comprises mostly these people. The first branch in India was in Chennai. They have not hired any new people; instead, they are shifting staff from Chennai to Bangalore. Trust me, you are guaranteed a job if you are one of those as mentioned.Cons: There was no space to breathe. You should take breaks only during scheduled timings. They are not accepting any feedback. The manager I worked under doesn't even know how to speak. She used terrible language without allowing me to explain.
- 4.0Good culture, bad job securitySoftware Engineer I • Former EmployeeMarch 11, 2024Pros: - Smaller teams mean a broader scope of work. - Good company culture.Cons: - Monthly on-call support. - Constantly worrying about job security.
- 5.0Good tech cultureSDE-4 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 25, 2025Pros: Nice tech stack. Knowledgeable team.Cons: Better benefits needed. Limited opportunity for switching teams.
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