Process
Was referred. Received an email to schedule for a phone interview. Phone interview happened within 5 days. Interviewer was nice, asked two questions. I had trouble understanding what he wanted me to answer with the hashmap question. He had to repeat in a different way.
Questions
Explain HashMap, chaining, collision. Design a chess game. What classes would you have? Why?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Guidewire Applications Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Guidewire's interview process for their Applications Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Guidewire's Applications Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Guidewire Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Wlb, Low PayLead Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesAugust 17, 2023Pros: Nice work-life balance. Good benefits. Flexible hours.Cons: Payscale not as good as FAANG.
- 3.0Great Perks, Dishonest ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandNovember 2, 2024Pros: Work-life balance: You can work up to six weeks per year in your country of origin or six months anywhere in the world after two years in the company (requires management approval).Cons: Management is not entirely honest with you.
- 1.0Culture has changed quite a bit, but for the worse.Software Engineer - Consultant (C2) • Current EmployeeMadrid, SpainSeptember 17, 2025Pros: Colleagues, flexible working hours. Billiards, foosball, and video games in the office.Cons: It depends on the manager you get. Meetings outside of working hours. Few opportunities for growth. Too much team building.
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