Software Developer Interview Experience - United States
November 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a first-round, 60-minute interview. The first 10 minutes were about theoretical questions on Java and Operating Systems.
For the rest of the interview, I tackled two algorithmic questions.
The first one was an easy question, and the second was a medium-level question.
Questions
What is context switching?
What is swap space?
What is kernel mode and user mode?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Karat Software Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Karat's interview process for their Software Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Karat's Software Developer interview process in United States.
Karat Work Experiences
4.0
Overall positive, management directionless
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 1, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, people, and culture.
Cons: Management is directionless, seeming to chase industry waves rather than refining its product.
4.0
Flexible Schedule, Few Interviews
Freelance Interview Engineer • Former Employee
Brooklyn, New York, United States
October 13, 2024
Pros: Easily set your schedule.
Cons: Interviews were sparse a lot of the time.
5.0
Cool Code, Slow Company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
February 5, 2024
Pros: Good culture and interesting codebase.
Cons: Very corporate and slow to move.
- 4.0Overall positive, management directionlessSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 1, 2025Pros: Good benefits, people, and culture.Cons: Management is directionless, seeming to chase industry waves rather than refining its product.
- 4.0Flexible Schedule, Few InterviewsFreelance Interview Engineer • Former EmployeeBrooklyn, New York, United StatesOctober 13, 2024Pros: Easily set your schedule.Cons: Interviews were sparse a lot of the time.
- 5.0Cool Code, Slow CompanySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLisbon, Lisbon, PortugalFebruary 5, 2024Pros: Good culture and interesting codebase.Cons: Very corporate and slow to move.
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