Process
It was an initial screening call with a tech recruiter. It was a quick 15-20 minute discussion. I had no complaints. I was told about the company and role, and I gave a quick background about myself.
Questions
My prior experience and background
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Handshake Sr. Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Handshake's interview process for their Sr. Software Engineer roles is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Handshake's Sr. Software Engineer interview process.
Handshake Work Experiences
5.0
Fast, Friendly Interview Day
Data Engineer Intern • Current Employee
June 8, 2021
Pros: Very easy to schedule an interview. Friendly recruiter and interviewers. Quick interview process.
Cons: All of my interviews were scheduled on the same day, so the whole interview was around 4 hours all in one sitting. Not terrible, but could be tiring for someone who would rather have spaced-out interviews.
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.
5.0
Good company to start working with
AI Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 14, 2025
Pros: Organized working structure. I would recommend it to everyone.
Cons: I don't see any negatives while working with Handshake AI.
- 5.0Fast, Friendly Interview DayData Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeJune 8, 2021Pros: Very easy to schedule an interview. Friendly recruiter and interviewers. Quick interview process.Cons: All of my interviews were scheduled on the same day, so the whole interview was around 4 hours all in one sitting. Not terrible, but could be tiring for someone who would rather have spaced-out interviews.
- 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.
- 5.0Good company to start working withAI Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Organized working structure. I would recommend it to everyone.Cons: I don't see any negatives while working with Handshake AI.
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