Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
March 25, 2025
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I was reached out by a recruiter. The process was quick and well-guided.
It focused on LeetCode questions and famous system design problems. There was also a round to learn about my journey as an engineer, including behavioral questions.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about a technical project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 100 interview experiences for the LinkedIn Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
LinkedIn's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral15%
Negative51%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for LinkedIn's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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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