Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Mountain View, California
May 1, 2013
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Initial 45-minute interview included a request to implement basic data structures like a stack using a HashMap, and to write a Fibonacci sequence function. The interviewer was mostly quiet and seemed reluctant to conduct the interview.
Following that, I was invited for an onsite interview, which consisted of five interviews:
- Two with senior developers.
- Two with staff members.
The senior developers did not seem knowledgeable. The staff members asked good puzzle-only questions, which I could not answer. The interview with the product manager felt like a waste of time.
Additionally, they do not file Green Cards for Senior Software Engineers in EB2. So, beware before you go for an interview!
Questions
Asked to write code for polynomial additions, such as (3x² + 5x - 9) + (6x² - 3x + 7).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 22 interview experiences for the Intuit Senior Software Engineer role in Mountain View, California.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
Intuit's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Mountain View, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive23%
Neutral23%
Negative55%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Intuit's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Mountain View, California.
Intuit Work Experiences
5.0
Great Balance, Pay, Recharge
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
May 6, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance, empathy, competitive pay, recharge days.
Cons: Nothing to report yet.
5.0
The best company I've ever worked for
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 1, 2021
Pros: The company's culture is amazing, as they're very inclusive and want to make sure everyone is respected and treated fairly.
They put a lot of focus on their employees' wellbeing and also on the communities they serve, with (paid) volunteering opportunities.
Also, tons of time off not just to focus on your health but on your family as well, including a 16-week parental leave.
The benefits list goes on and on.
Technology-wise, they're very mature, relying a lot on automation of tedious tasks such as project creation/initial setup and deployment pipelines.
They offer paid training and encourage you to develop and improve on your skills.
I do not see myself looking for another job anytime soon.
Cons: It's really hard to find cons, but nothing is perfect, and they're continuously looking to improve where they fall short. All I can say is that other companies in the Bay Area usually pay a little bit higher, but Intuit's benefit package makes up for some of that. Sure, time off is great, but it won't help me pay my bills.
5.0
Intuit after 4 years
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
August 21, 2025
Pros: Culture is the top differentiator. Even though the tech industry is moving towards a cut-throat, toxic work culture where employees compete with each other to stay within expectations, I'd say Intuit has managed, so far, to steer clear of this and still rewards teams and collective efforts rather than individual excellence.
GREAT work-life balance, although it depends on the team.
Good compensation all things considered – definitely B-tier in tech but MUCH more than most other industries and definitely more than enough for me.
Internal mobility is great.
Hybrid work culture >>
Cons: - A lot of re-orgs.
- Senior management has a reputation of being a bit lax (although improving).
- The company's vision has changed quite a bit but has narrowed down lately.
- No free food.
- 5.0Great Balance, Pay, RechargeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMay 6, 2021Pros: Work-life balance, empathy, competitive pay, recharge days.Cons: Nothing to report yet.
- 5.0The best company I've ever worked forSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 1, 2021Pros: The company's culture is amazing, as they're very inclusive and want to make sure everyone is respected and treated fairly. They put a lot of focus on their employees' wellbeing and also on the communities they serve, with (paid) volunteering opportunities. Also, tons of time off not just to focus on your health but on your family as well, including a 16-week parental leave. The benefits list goes on and on. Technology-wise, they're very mature, relying a lot on automation of tedious tasks such as project creation/initial setup and deployment pipelines. They offer paid training and encourage you to develop and improve on your skills. I do not see myself looking for another job anytime soon.Cons: It's really hard to find cons, but nothing is perfect, and they're continuously looking to improve where they fall short. All I can say is that other companies in the Bay Area usually pay a little bit higher, but Intuit's benefit package makes up for some of that. Sure, time off is great, but it won't help me pay my bills.
- 5.0Intuit after 4 yearsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesAugust 21, 2025Pros: Culture is the top differentiator. Even though the tech industry is moving towards a cut-throat, toxic work culture where employees compete with each other to stay within expectations, I'd say Intuit has managed, so far, to steer clear of this and still rewards teams and collective efforts rather than individual excellence. GREAT work-life balance, although it depends on the team. Good compensation all things considered – definitely B-tier in tech but MUCH more than most other industries and definitely more than enough for me. Internal mobility is great. Hybrid work culture >>Cons: - A lot of re-orgs. - Senior management has a reputation of being a bit lax (although improving). - The company's vision has changed quite a bit but has narrowed down lately. - No free food.
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