Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
January 1, 2016
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Most of a day.
Individual hour-long interviews, onsite.
Whiteboard and a set of technical questions, then one interview with a senior manager about soft skills.
Didn't hear back for a few days.
Questions
design bit.ly
"Give me an example where you managed conflict."
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the LinkedIn Software Engineering Manager role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
LinkedIn's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for LinkedIn's Software Engineering Manager interview process in San Francisco, California.
LinkedIn Work Experiences
2.0
Culture is deteriorating
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 18, 2023
Pros: RSUs are with Microsoft stocks, which are performing well.
Cons: Culture is deteriorating fast. Lots of bad executives and managers.
5.0
best work/life balance
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 13, 2021
Pros: Strong TAC and excellent work-life balance. LinkedIn lets you set your own pace for career growth.
Cons: A culture of in-house tools limits your exposure to industry standards.
3.0
Good company, but lack of growth
Software Engineering Manager • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
October 11, 2025
Pros: Food is of high standard and it's free. The 401k has a good match rate. There are two company shutdowns in a year (July 4th and Christmas).
Cons: Sinking ship. The member engagement growth doesn't look good.
Haven't made a breakthrough product in many years. Also, the company is moving more and more teams to India to save costs. Layoffs have become routine since October 2023.
- 2.0Culture is deterioratingSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 18, 2023Pros: RSUs are with Microsoft stocks, which are performing well.Cons: Culture is deteriorating fast. Lots of bad executives and managers.
- 5.0best work/life balanceSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 13, 2021Pros: Strong TAC and excellent work-life balance. LinkedIn lets you set your own pace for career growth.Cons: A culture of in-house tools limits your exposure to industry standards.
- 3.0Good company, but lack of growthSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 11, 2025Pros: Food is of high standard and it's free. The 401k has a good match rate. There are two company shutdowns in a year (July 4th and Christmas).Cons: Sinking ship. The member engagement growth doesn't look good. Haven't made a breakthrough product in many years. Also, the company is moving more and more teams to India to save costs. Layoffs have become routine since October 2023.
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