Process
Round 0: General Test This was done through a third-party vendor.
Round 1: Coding and DS Simple coding questions and questions related to the resume.
Round 2: Algos and puzzles
Round 3: HR General HR-related questions. It was not difficult.
Questions
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Reversing a linked list
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Print a binary tree
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the McAfee Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
58%
Pass Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral17%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for McAfee's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
McAfee Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Supportive engineering culture overshadowed by sudden layoffs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Waterloo, ON
September 25, 2026
Pros: Good Engineering Culture, at least in the team that I was working for
Cons: Sudden layoff with no explanation beside restructuring.
4.0
Good company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
May 29, 2024
Pros: A good company to start your career.
Cons: Lesser than average market pay
- 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.
- 4.0Supportive engineering culture overshadowed by sudden layoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, ONSeptember 25, 2026Pros: Good Engineering Culture, at least in the team that I was working forCons: Sudden layoff with no explanation beside restructuring.
- 4.0Good companySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMay 29, 2024Pros: A good company to start your career.Cons: Lesser than average market pay
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