Software Development Engineer In Test Interview Experience - Waterloo, Canada
March 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They took months to process and then asked for my background check, but proceeded with another candidate even though the background check was clear.
Questions
They asked to write code on a whiteboard.
Question: Write the algorithm for Word file history.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the McAfee Software Development Engineer In Test role in Waterloo, Ontario.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Software Development Engineer In Test roles in Waterloo, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for McAfee's Software Development Engineer In Test interview process in Waterloo, Ontario.
McAfee Work Experiences
4.0
Good Overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, BC
May 21, 2024
Pros: - Smart and kind colleagues
- Good pay and benefits compared to the average market (Glassdoor numbers aren't reliable)
- Excellent WLB
Cons: - It takes a long time to get promotions because the promotion process is not that structural
- Annual pay raise is just okay
4.0
Great Company with great culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 22, 2025
Pros: Great Company with a great culture
Cons: It is very US-centric.
5.0
Good and friendly work environment with no cons
Sr. Lead Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 15, 2026
Pros: All good and a friendly environment.
Cons: None as of now for me.
- 4.0Good OverallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, BCMay 21, 2024Pros: - Smart and kind colleagues - Good pay and benefits compared to the average market (Glassdoor numbers aren't reliable) - Excellent WLBCons: - It takes a long time to get promotions because the promotion process is not that structural - Annual pay raise is just okay
- 4.0Great Company with great cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 22, 2025Pros: Great Company with a great cultureCons: It is very US-centric.
- 5.0Good and friendly work environment with no consSr. Lead Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 15, 2026Pros: All good and a friendly environment.Cons: None as of now for me.
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