Process
Was placed in campus recruitment. Had 3 rounds of interview.
Two rounds were technical.
Questions were mainly on data structures and algorithms, with a deep dive into projects worked on. The final round was managerial.
Questions
Project-related question and to write a small code snippet explaining one of my project features.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the McAfee Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
55%
Pass Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive64%
Neutral9%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for McAfee's Software Engineer interview process in India.
McAfee Work Experiences
2.0
It was ok
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Aylesbury, England
June 17, 2025
Pros: It was ok to work there.
Cons: Too much corporate climbing for promotion
5.0
Good place for mid career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterloo, ON
July 31, 2026
Pros: Great team and good engineering culture
Cons: Not the most cutting edge tech to work with.
1.0
Worst product based company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
April 20, 2026
Pros: Nothing; all pros gone during COVID.
Cons: No hike, no work-life balance, and no perks.
Management is expecting you to work for 15 hours a day.
- 2.0It was okSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAylesbury, EnglandJune 17, 2025Pros: It was ok to work there.Cons: Too much corporate climbing for promotion
- 5.0Good place for mid careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, ONJuly 31, 2026Pros: Great team and good engineering cultureCons: Not the most cutting edge tech to work with.
- 1.0Worst product based companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruApril 20, 2026Pros: Nothing; all pros gone during COVID.Cons: No hike, no work-life balance, and no perks. Management is expecting you to work for 15 hours a day.
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