QA Lead Interview Experience - San Mateo, California
Process
Poor planning and communication.
I pre-interviewed for a QA lead role in Java and SQL. I don't really do database work in much depth, so they gave me a chance to review my SQL syntax before the real interview. Unfortunately, the real interview had nothing to do with Java or SQL!
The program manager had a huge ego and ended the interview early after a series of questions about GUI applications, which I know nothing about. Guidewire really embarrassed themselves on this one, and perhaps they mixed up the role I was supposed to interview for.
A year later, I got a job at a company in the next building and saw the Guidewire guys at the gym all the time. Massive, massive egos, nonstop. I read their eyes, and they remembered me, but none of them even said hello.
A friend of mine is there now and doesn't like it – only for the paycheck until something better comes along. Their CEO is a brilliant guy; check him out. But Guidewire is not a recommended company as far as I'm concerned.
Questions
What would be the first priority to test in a GUI application? There is not enough information in the question to answer that. It is too vague.
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Success Rate
Guidewire's interview process for their QA Lead roles in San Mateo, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Guidewire's QA Lead interview process in San Mateo, California.
Guidewire Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place for software engineersQA Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesApril 25, 2010Pros: You get to work with some brilliant people who really know software and care a good deal about craftsmanship. Great culture and work ethic of the people there. In some ways, Guidewire is a picture-perfect software company.Cons: It's only true if you're a software engineer. Woe betide you if you're in a different department. It was hard to get information and requirements (at least this was true when I worked there).
- 5.0A very good software company, working to become even betterSenior Test Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2011Pros: Bias towards distributing responsibility to individuals. Rationally argued opinions are always respected. Good work-life balance. Unusually long planning horizons. Willingness to learn from mistakes. Company is successful, and very likely to be a great place to work into the foreseeable future.Cons: The desire to not grow too quickly and not lower standards comes at a cost. We are understaffed in some key areas.
- 4.0You should definitely work here if you have the opportunitySenior Audio Visual Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesOctober 7, 2022Pros: What makes work worth it is the people, and Guidewire has a good environment from the executives all the way down. The company cares about the world, the environment, current events, and its employees.Cons: I can see there is a growing push to get employees back in the office. I get management's desire to do so, but is it really necessary? I argue no, it is not important for everyone to drive in every day, waste gas and time, and pollute the environment.
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