Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Calabasas, California
March 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two Skype video interviews were conducted, including a shared electronic whiteboard.
The engineers were very cordial.
They are looking for candidates who are quick on their feet.
I did not get the job, but they were nice.
Questions
Factorial iteratively and recursively.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the LinkedIn Senior Software Engineer role in Calabasas, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
LinkedIn's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Calabasas, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for LinkedIn's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Calabasas, California.
LinkedIn Work Experiences
3.0
Used to be better, still best in big tech
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: - food
- vacation
- cool people
- great benefits
Cons: - Lots of pressure to perform.
- Work doesn't really matter.
4.0
Initially it was good; later, it became toxic (mixed experience)
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 5, 2025
Pros: 1. Good pay
2. Free food
3. Outings
4. Leaves
5. Hybrid
Cons: 1. Compromised work-life balance.
2. Nowadays, it is becoming consistently hectic.
3. Recognition culture is gone.
4. Every now and then, a manager comes with some urgent task with a very tight deadline.
5. Appraisals are becoming less every year.
6. Once a cliff starts, they will never correct it unless you're promoted or working exceptionally well. Compensation is bound to decrease after 4 years.
1.0
A shadow of its former self
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sunnyvale, California, United States
October 26, 2025
Pros: Compensation and benefits are better than the industry average.
Cons: WLB has tanked
Morale has tanked
Culture has tanked
- 3.0Used to be better, still best in big techSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: - food - vacation - cool people - great benefitsCons: - Lots of pressure to perform. - Work doesn't really matter.
- 4.0Initially it was good; later, it became toxic (mixed experience)Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 5, 2025Pros: 1. Good pay 2. Free food 3. Outings 4. Leaves 5. HybridCons: 1. Compromised work-life balance. 2. Nowadays, it is becoming consistently hectic. 3. Recognition culture is gone. 4. Every now and then, a manager comes with some urgent task with a very tight deadline. 5. Appraisals are becoming less every year. 6. Once a cliff starts, they will never correct it unless you're promoted or working exceptionally well. Compensation is bound to decrease after 4 years.
- 1.0A shadow of its former selfSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSunnyvale, California, United StatesOctober 26, 2025Pros: Compensation and benefits are better than the industry average.Cons: WLB has tanked Morale has tanked Culture has tanked
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