Senior Software Engineer I Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
After a round with the recruiter, we scheduled a technical round. They conduct 5 rounds of interviews, which include:
- A recruiter screen
- A hiring manager loop
- Two technical rounds
- A final cross-functional round
Questions
The question was medium-hard, with 30 minutes allotted to solve it. It proved more difficult than other interviews at this level, but was commensurate with the expectations one would have for users of the platform. The problem was not impossible, and did not require intensive knowledge of data structures or algorithms to create a solution.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the HackerRank Senior Software Engineer I role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
HackerRank's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer I roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HackerRank's Senior Software Engineer I interview process in San Jose, California.
HackerRank Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Perks, Friendly AtmosphereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 19, 2019Pros: They take good care of you. Friendly environment, lots of perks.Cons: No cons, but I have to write 5 words.
- 5.0Smart People, Great BalanceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 24, 2024Pros: Overall, I enjoyed my experience at HackerRank. You are surrounded by some really smart people who are passionate about working there. The work was interesting and I felt like the work-life balance was really great overall. Of course, there are times with tight deadlines, but it never felt overly competitive or like a dog-eat-dog type of environment that you hear about other companies being.Cons: Unfortunately, I was included in a round of layoffs, but I don't have anything negative to say. I wish it worked out, but stuff happens.
- 5.0Working at HackerRankSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 8, 2023Pros: Great Place to Work, Wonderful Culture and ValuesCons: Uncertainty in future planning at times.
