Process
I submitted my application online and received a reply from them to schedule a phone screen within a week.
The phone screen was very simple. It included questions from my resume, followed by behavioral questions, and a couple of technical questions.
They were interested in people with prior experience in scripting.
Questions
Tell me about a time when you had to rely on your instincts.
How would you describe OOP?
What is the difference between a pointer and a primitive data type?
What is the difference between an array and a linked list?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the McAfee Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
McAfee's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for McAfee's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
McAfee Work Experiences
- 5.0GreatSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeePlano, TXJune 25, 2024Pros: I loved it so much. It was a great company.Cons: There are no such cons at this company.
- 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.
- 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
