Software Engineer Interview Experience - Berlin
Process
Interview Process: Streamlined and efficient – took only 1 week!
Screening Call: Casual 15-minute intro with recruiter on Handshake, environment, and the role.
Technical Interview: Unique and engaging! Collaborated with an engineer on a simple web project (implement Frontend/Backend components and a few unit tests).
Manager Interview: Engaging discussion about experience, strengths/weaknesses, and handling challenges.
Offer Received: Same day as the final interview! (May have been influenced by me having other interviews with other companies)
Questions
Tell me, how did you deal with a conflict in your team before?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Handshake Software Engineer role in Berlin.
Success Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Berlin is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Handshake's Software Engineer interview process in Berlin.
Handshake Work Experiences
- 1.0Everyone here is looking to leave. It's not a good place to beSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 10, 2025Pros: Pay isn't bad. They've lasted a while. Technology is good.Cons: Constant silent layoffs, not a stable place at all. They love to let people go after a certain amount of time. You'd be hard-pressed finding people there who've been there longer than a year. Most people end up on FMLA because they work people until they end up in the hospital. Financially, they are not doing well.
- 5.0An amazing place to learn and growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 13, 2021Pros: I've been working at Handshake for about two years now, and during that time, I continue to be impressed by my teammates and the overall leadership org. One of Handshake’s key values is “Learn. Grow. Repeat.”, and they really strive to incorporate this into everything they do.Cons: None so far that I've noticed. As a fast-growth startup, there are the usual growing pains.
- 2.0Great mission overshadowed by stressful cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 29, 2026Pros: I had a great mission at first.Cons: Stress-induced culture causing most legacy engineers to quit.
