Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 1, 2012
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two phone interviews - one with HR and one with hiring manager. They asked for an onsite interview and were scheduling my stay in San Jose. I got another call the other day that the interview has been postponed. No reply after that from the hiring team.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the McAfee Senior Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for McAfee's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
McAfee Work Experiences
1.0
Toxic, tedious and tons of favouritism
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, ON
February 12, 2025
Pros: You're underpaid, I guess.
Cons: Pretty much everything else:
* Non-existent raises
* Rude and condescending managers
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.
2.0
not reliable
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hillsboro, OR
August 12, 2025
Pros: I did not see one!
Cons: Too low salary and don't expect any raise!
- 1.0Toxic, tedious and tons of favouritismSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, ONFebruary 12, 2025Pros: You're underpaid, I guess.Cons: Pretty much everything else: * Non-existent raises * Rude and condescending managers
- 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.
- 2.0not reliableSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeHillsboro, ORAugust 12, 2025Pros: I did not see one!Cons: Too low salary and don't expect any raise!
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