Process
The engineer from Karat did a very good job of setting the stage regarding expectations and possible outcomes prior to the interview.
The interview process was also very smooth, and the questions were fair in assessing one's programming ability.
The interview was borderline average-difficult, but it was an overall fair process.
Questions
The first round was made of 6 questions from a list of various topics. You could select 2 of the proposed topics from which your 6 questions would be picked.
Some of the topics included production issues, Object-Oriented Programming, and Testing. Just review the basics, and you should be good to go.
The second part consisted of the usual algorithm questions/puzzles. Here again, practicing problem-solving on HackerRank, LeetCode, etc., should prepare you for this interview.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 27 interview experiences for the Indeed Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Indeed's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Indeed's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Indeed Work Experiences
- 4.0Good culture. Used to be betterSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 14, 2025Pros: * Unlimited PTO * Respectful culture * Med-low pressureCons: Not as innovative as other big tech companies.
- 3.0Smart Colleagues, Toxic ManagersSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeHyderābād, Telangana, IndiaJune 18, 2022Pros: * Smart colleagues * YOU days * Permanent remote option for those who love it. * Quarterly bonus payout.Cons: Has some toxic managers in Hyd. Micromanages to the level where even if you breathe, it has to be documented. Manager asks for too many things to be done in a short time. Open PTO is a myth; nobody even takes their allocated leaves. Even when you take a leave, the manager will ask for the purpose of the leave. Too much metric-driven work, which asks you to work as per competency metrics rather than focusing on actual work. Focus on JIRA count. Doesn't care about the challenges of remote work. Too many useless meetings. Too many tracks you will be pulled into, leading to poor WLB. No ESPP option, poor RSU planner. If you get 'meets expectation,' it is possible you may get a 0% hike annually. Complex/tiring performance review process which happens every 6 months.
- 5.0An amazing companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 8, 2024Pros: Indeed is an amazing company. It embodies everything great we envision in any workplace. They implement good code development practices, value their employees, and prioritize quality and what's right. There's a strong human aspect they deeply respect. The leaders are incredible, and the technical team comprises individuals from all over the world, most of whom are amazing too. It's by far the best company I've had the chance to work for. It's changed my life in many ways, and I'm incredibly grateful.Cons: There are no cons; the company is the model every IT company should be.
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