Process
I had a job interview with Marqeta, and after talking to the recruiter, I was invited to the next stage, which was an online coding test. I was asked to design an LRU cache, which I did completely and tested as well.
The next day, I received a rejection letter with reasons that were not convincing at all. I felt that the decisions were very subjective and not based on clear principles and rules.
I feel like I wasted my energy and time.
Questions
Implement an LRU cache in Java.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Marqeta Sr. Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Marqeta's interview process for their Sr. Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Marqeta's Sr. Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Marqeta Work Experiences
- 1.0Kind colleagues but poor work-life balance and creativitySr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 17, 2026Pros: People are kind and willing to share knowledge.Cons: 3 months in and I experienced bad work-life balance. Manager indirectly says to grow, you have to work more than 40 hours. No space to be creative.
- 4.0Meaningful work in a good cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CaliforniaMarch 31, 2026Pros: The culture is good and the work is meaningful.Cons: There are no cons as such, and I enjoy the work.
- 3.0MarqetaSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeToronto, CanadaMarch 6, 2025Pros: There is a good work-life balance and good teammates.Cons: Many reorgs Very few people in team Mostly OE work
