Process
I applied online and heard back shortly after.
I scheduled a phone screening interview. The person I talked to was really friendly. He introduced the company and then asked basic Java questions.
Questions
questions about access restriction, hash tables, race conditions, and so on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Guidewire Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
Guidewire's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral18%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Guidewire's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Guidewire Work Experiences
5.0
A very nice company to work for
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 28, 2021
Pros: Nice culture to work for.
Cons: Less salary to work for.
5.0
I've learned an immeasurable amount working with brilliant people on complex problems
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Foster City, California, United States
November 1, 2013
Pros: Supportive & collaborative environment, without any micromanagement.
Opportunity to change teams to match interests.
Cons: As a SF dweller without a car, the location isn't ideal, but it's bikeable.
3.0
Great place to work, but no professional growth!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Mateo, California, United States
December 3, 2009
Pros: Technology, people, WAH option, and free food... that's the best reason to work at Guidewire.
Cons: Downsides: Not much recognition of what an employee contributes and no growth.
- 5.0A very nice company to work forSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDublin, Leinster, IrelandMay 28, 2021Pros: Nice culture to work for.Cons: Less salary to work for.
- 5.0I've learned an immeasurable amount working with brilliant people on complex problemsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFoster City, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2013Pros: Supportive & collaborative environment, without any micromanagement. Opportunity to change teams to match interests.Cons: As a SF dweller without a car, the location isn't ideal, but it's bikeable.
- 3.0Great place to work, but no professional growth!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Mateo, California, United StatesDecember 3, 2009Pros: Technology, people, WAH option, and free food... that's the best reason to work at Guidewire.Cons: Downsides: Not much recognition of what an employee contributes and no growth.
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