Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
December 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They laid off the recruiter on the same day we had a meeting to discuss next steps in the interview process. I'm guessing I won't be moving forward in the process since I haven't heard anything since.
Questions
Q: Why do you want to work at HashiCorp?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the HashiCorp Senior Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
HashiCorp's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for HashiCorp's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
HashiCorp Work Experiences
3.0
Good People, Value Crippling Processes
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
December 26, 2024
Pros: Everyone I worked with was extremely nice and personable.
Cons: RFC-driven development creates layers of red tape and friction.
4.0
HashiCorp used to be awesome
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
November 27, 2025
Pros: - Good folks
- Decent pay
Cons: - IBM acquisition
- Bad leadership
3.0
Rocky road ahead
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
August 23, 2025
Pros: Strong ICs, good work life balance, passionate engineers
Cons: Leadership sets no vision, future under IBM is unclear
- 3.0Good People, Value Crippling ProcessesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 26, 2024Pros: Everyone I worked with was extremely nice and personable.Cons: RFC-driven development creates layers of red tape and friction.
- 4.0HashiCorp used to be awesomeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruNovember 27, 2025Pros: - Good folks - Decent payCons: - IBM acquisition - Bad leadership
- 3.0Rocky road aheadSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAAugust 23, 2025Pros: Strong ICs, good work life balance, passionate engineersCons: Leadership sets no vision, future under IBM is unclear
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