Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern Interview Experience - India
Process
The hiring process was not good. I was not asked many questions, and they simply rejected me after a week. If the positions were already filled, they should have communicated that beforehand.
Questions
I was asked to speak about my projects.
My first interview was with the CTO, and he didn't ask any questions but was looking pretty convincing.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the HackerRank Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern role in India.
Success Rate
HackerRank's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for HackerRank's Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern interview process in India.
HackerRank Work Experiences
- 3.0SDE Intern at HackerRankSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) Intern • Former EmployeeMay 11, 2025Pros: Trek around Bangalore, lunch available, MacBook.Cons: Toxic culture; some teams work very badly.
- 4.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) Intern • Current EmployeeApril 14, 2022Pros: Great people and environment to work in.Cons: Company growth is still slow.
- 4.0Internship experience at HackerRankSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) Intern • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 21, 2021Pros: You get a fine salary and a nice company culture to spend your time properly, alongside learning.Cons: If you are unlucky, you can get paired with mentors who expect you to work on weekends, even late nights. Salary is not transparent for full-time employees. Therefore, they never know if they are underpaid.
