Process
The interview process was very well-organized and transparent. The recruiter maintained excellent communication throughout and was both professional and responsive. Each person I met was well-prepared, asked thoughtful questions, and had deep knowledge in their respective fields. Overall, the experience was positive and gave me a great impression of the company.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Handshake Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Handshake's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
Handshake Work Experiences
2.0
It's getting worse every year
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 25, 2025
Pros: Great peers and managers to work with. A lot of tech savvy people. Insurance is pretty good,
Cons: The mission has changed in a bad way. It used to be 'democratizing opportunities', but they implemented AI in their feature without considering the impact on students attending smaller schools.
1.0
Everyone here is looking to leave, it's not a good place to be
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 10, 2025
Pros: 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 that's 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
4.0
Good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sanford, FL
October 16, 2024
Pros: Very good pay good work culture and relaxed work pressure
Cons: Travel distance High and not much
- 2.0It's getting worse every yearSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 25, 2025Pros: Great peers and managers to work with. A lot of tech savvy people. Insurance is pretty good,Cons: The mission has changed in a bad way. It used to be 'democratizing opportunities', but they implemented AI in their feature without considering the impact on students attending smaller schools.
- 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 goodCons: 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 that's 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
- 4.0GoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanford, FLOctober 16, 2024Pros: Very good pay good work culture and relaxed work pressureCons: Travel distance High and not much
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