Process
1-hour telephonic interview.
This was for automation testing.
Questions on CSS, HTML, and JavaScript:
- What is REST?
- Difference between PUT and POST.
- When do we use POST and when should we use PUT?
- Syntax to change the style of an element through JavaScript code.
Python:
- How do you run Python code?
- How do you define a function?
Questions on academic project work.
Questions
Even after explaining the difference, the interviewer asked me when to use PUT and when to use POST.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the McAfee Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Engineering roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for McAfee's Engineering interview process in United States.
McAfee Work Experiences
4.0
Great place to work with uneven salary hikes
Technical Lead Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru
August 13, 2026
Pros: Great place to work if your product is in the Gartner quadrant.
You get to work in the R&D department and build new features.
I worked on McAfee Web Gateway and contributed to many features.
Cons: Hikes are always team dependent, and the grades are lowered sometimes to keep the budget distributed equally despite high performing individuals.
5.0
Great Place to Work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bangalore Rural
October 8, 2025
Pros: Good management, clear vision, good compensation, and permanent remote work.
Cons: Average benefits; no sponsored office meetups.
5.0
Good work culture and people
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) • Current Employee
March 5, 2024
Pros: Good environment;
fast-paced environment.
Cons: There is nothing to mention.
- 4.0Great place to work with uneven salary hikesTechnical Lead Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluruAugust 13, 2026Pros: Great place to work if your product is in the Gartner quadrant. You get to work in the R&D department and build new features. I worked on McAfee Web Gateway and contributed to many features.Cons: Hikes are always team dependent, and the grades are lowered sometimes to keep the budget distributed equally despite high performing individuals.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBangalore RuralOctober 8, 2025Pros: Good management, clear vision, good compensation, and permanent remote work.Cons: Average benefits; no sponsored office meetups.
- 5.0Good work culture and peopleSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET) • Current EmployeeMarch 5, 2024Pros: Good environment; fast-paced environment.Cons: There is nothing to mention.
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