Associate Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
January 15, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online and received an OA. Two weeks later, a recruiter reached out for a phone interview. Then I hopped on for a two-hour pair programming session. After that, the final round was with the hiring manager and team lead.
Questions
Why do you want to join Handshake? I was asked about my projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Handshake Associate Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Associate Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Handshake's Associate Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Handshake Work Experiences
5.0
An incredible place to work. Completely recommended!
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 22, 2020
Pros: - The best values and culture I have ever seen in my professional life (for real).
- Well-defined processes.
- Willing to improve and learn at every level in the company.
- Focused on people.
- Well-driven interview process and an incredible HR team.
- Amazing engineering team (super supportive and talented).
- Incredible benefits and competitive salary.
- Remarkable transparency and communication.
Cons: There are no cons at all!
5.0
A great internship experience!
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 20, 2018
Pros: Great culture and work environment!
Cons: No cons for my experience :)
1.0
Insane Pace, No Promotions
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 7, 2023
Pros: Pay is above average, at first.
Cons: Getting promoted is almost impossible.
Pace is insane, which leads to more and more tech debt.
Engineering org is a house of cards.
- 5.0An incredible place to work. Completely recommended!Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 22, 2020Pros: - The best values and culture I have ever seen in my professional life (for real). - Well-defined processes. - Willing to improve and learn at every level in the company. - Focused on people. - Well-driven interview process and an incredible HR team. - Amazing engineering team (super supportive and talented). - Incredible benefits and competitive salary. - Remarkable transparency and communication.Cons: There are no cons at all!
- 5.0A great internship experience!Software Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 20, 2018Pros: Great culture and work environment!Cons: No cons for my experience :)
- 1.0Insane Pace, No PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 7, 2023Pros: Pay is above average, at first.Cons: Getting promoted is almost impossible. Pace is insane, which leads to more and more tech debt. Engineering org is a house of cards.
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