Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Initial phone call Take-home assignment
6-hour virtual onsite interview with different team members, which included:
- Architecture design
- Modifications in the take-home assignment
- Questions related to values and motivations
- Data structures and algorithms
- Talk with the hiring manager
A waste of 6 hours, I would say.
If you are well-prepared and sure to get selected, then go for it. Otherwise, no.
They should at least take one technical round and then decide whether to proceed to the next rounds instead of wasting time.
Questions
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Embolden String
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Software architecture for messaging app
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Few questions related to Java
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 28 interview experiences for the Gusto Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Gusto's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Gusto's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Gusto Work Experiences
- 5.0A place where people care about other peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 13, 2025Pros: Strong culture where you can feel a good sense of empathy, even from the founders all the way down. I feel like it's a company that will try to do right by their people 100% of the time. WLB balance is fine, and there's plenty of flexibility.Cons: - The growth could be faster. - Some of the team could ship more quickly.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 19, 2025Pros: Good pay and work-life balance is also great.Cons: I did not have a bad experience here.
- 5.0Supported, But Lacked DirectionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 11, 2025Pros: They provided a lot during my time there and supported me.Cons: Needed better direction from management.
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