Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
September 1, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was the first round. They asked, "Describe any one project of yours and what did you learn from it, design-wise and product-wise?" with follow-ups like, "What would you do differently right now?"
Questions
They asked to describe any one project of yours and what you learned from it, both design-wise and product-wise. Follow-ups included what you would do differently right now.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the LinkedIn Senior Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
27%
Pass Rate
LinkedIn's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral9%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for LinkedIn's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
LinkedIn Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Decent company with good perks
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 23, 2025
Pros: Good compensation depending on the team.
Good work depending on the team.
Good perks and work-life balance.
Hybrid work culture.
Good in-office perks.
Cons: Can be average pay if stuck for many years.
No regular refreshers or hikes; depends on the team.
Can be bad WLB for some teams.
Can get toxic and political for some teams.
3.0
Culture going down the drain
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 18, 2025
Pros: Good compensation.
Good benefits.
Nice office.
Cons: - Mass hiring recently, low quality of engineers hired.
- Silent pip quota, frequent layoffs.
- Too many migrations and reorgs, leadership isn't able to set clear direction.
- 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.
- 4.0Decent company with good perksSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 23, 2025Pros: Good compensation depending on the team. Good work depending on the team. Good perks and work-life balance. Hybrid work culture. Good in-office perks.Cons: Can be average pay if stuck for many years. No regular refreshers or hikes; depends on the team. Can be bad WLB for some teams. Can get toxic and political for some teams.
- 3.0Culture going down the drainSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 18, 2025Pros: Good compensation. Good benefits. Nice office.Cons: - Mass hiring recently, low quality of engineers hired. - Silent pip quota, frequent layoffs. - Too many migrations and reorgs, leadership isn't able to set clear direction.
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