Senior Software Developer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
The interview process consisted of a total of 7 rounds and took approximately 50 days.
First round: Telephonic technical discussion.
Second round: Online test, which included multiple-choice questions and two coding questions.
Third round: Managerial discussion.
Fourth round: Architect round. This was the toughest round. I was asked a coding question that required dynamic programming, and then I had to design the architecture of an app from scratch.
Fifth round: Diversity round, featuring both technical and behavioral questions.
Sixth round: Director round.
Seventh round: HR discussion.
Overall, it was a good experience. Practicing LeetCode problems was helpful.
Questions
Android architecture
Dynamic programming
Behavioural questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the McAfee Senior Software Developer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Senior Software Developer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for McAfee's Senior Software Developer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
McAfee Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place to workCloud Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluruAugust 31, 2025Pros: Work culture Learning a new tech stack Opportunity to learn new skills Remote jobCons: Frequent change of the higher management
- 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.
- 2.0Work-life balance and overshadow chaotic leadershipLead Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 28, 2026Pros: WFH Work life balance better payCons: Under the current CEO, McAfee has become a city of chaos, ruled by incompetent leadership. Until 2023, it was one of the best companies to work for. Since then, the focus seems to have shifted almost entirely toward repeated layoffs rather than innovation or long-term product vision.
