Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
February 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a phone interview with their recruiter, a phone interview with the hiring manager, and an online technical challenge with their Lead Software Engineer. Overall, the hiring process was fast, taking about 3 weeks.
Questions
"Tell me about yourself" kind of question, working experience. Vending machine.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Handshake Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral0%
Negative67%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Handshake's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Handshake Work Experiences
5.0
Strong growth and COVID response
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 1, 2020
Pros: Handshake is a fast-moving company with a lot of opportunities for growth and learning. Handshake has done a good job of responding to COVID by building new virtual recruiting features to help recruiters and companies.
Cons: The fast pace isn't for everyone. Although "informal" opportunities are plenty, "formal" opportunities are less common because the company is relatively small.
4.0
Value-driven Mission, Planning Needs Work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 5, 2025
Pros: - The mission is value-driven.
- Engineering level.
Cons: Some product managers might improve their planning skills.
4.0
Things have changed
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Denver, Colorado, United States
February 14, 2024
Pros: Eng team is incredible. Proud to be here.
Cons: Lots of re-org in the last 2 years.
- 5.0Strong growth and COVID responseSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 1, 2020Pros: Handshake is a fast-moving company with a lot of opportunities for growth and learning. Handshake has done a good job of responding to COVID by building new virtual recruiting features to help recruiters and companies.Cons: The fast pace isn't for everyone. Although "informal" opportunities are plenty, "formal" opportunities are less common because the company is relatively small.
- 4.0Value-driven Mission, Planning Needs WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 5, 2025Pros: - The mission is value-driven. - Engineering level.Cons: Some product managers might improve their planning skills.
- 4.0Things have changedSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDenver, Colorado, United StatesFebruary 14, 2024Pros: Eng team is incredible. Proud to be here.Cons: Lots of re-org in the last 2 years.
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