Process
The interview process was efficient, and I felt well prepared.
Everyone was very kind and empathetic. They gave me plenty of time to ask questions and were honest with their answers.
The interview consisted of a coding challenge, a coding project, along with a pairing session on that project, a system design interview, and an interview with the engineering manager.
Handshake does a great job giving you all of the information you need to succeed in your interviews!
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the Handshake Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Handshake's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Handshake Work Experiences
- 2.0Not what it wasSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 10, 2026Pros: A lot of the people who have been there for a while are great, hard workers, but the culture has changed drastically over the years.Cons: Leadership, poor management, and a lack of career growth exist because all they worry about are deliverables and not the people who work there. Poor management gets rewarded even after HR fiascos as long as they are pushing for high output over quality. The company used to value empathy and the people who worked there, but over time the people who practiced that have left.
- 3.0Good overall - learning a lotSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 5, 2024Pros: I love the mission of the company, and the leaders have done a good job motivating employees. It's a good location in San Francisco.Cons: Lots of churn - constant reorgs, people shuffling.
- 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.
