Process
In the process of interviewing. First round was a SQL PR review. Second round was a 3-hour take-home test, where an engineer goes over the parameters for the first 15-30 minutes, then you have 2 hours to code, and then the last 40 minutes are for reviewing your code.
Questions
SQL PR Review Take home test
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Mercury Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
Mercury's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral0%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Mercury's Software Engineer interview process.
Mercury Work Experiences
5.0
Incredible
Senior Full Stack Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Ana, CA
November 14, 2025
Pros: The company from top to bottom is incredible. Everyone works hard to output their best. I've learned so much already, and I'm excited to continue to push my career forward alongside such talent here.
Cons: I haven't found any cons yet.
4.0
Flexible work environment hindered by micromanagement
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 30, 2026
Pros: Very, very, very, very flexible.
Cons: Managers are micromanaging us.
5.0
Best job I’ve ever had
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
September 21, 2026
Pros: Friendly people, great benefits, competitive salary, and many learning opportunities.
Cons: No cons that I can think of.
- 5.0IncredibleSenior Full Stack Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Ana, CANovember 14, 2025Pros: The company from top to bottom is incredible. Everyone works hard to output their best. I've learned so much already, and I'm excited to continue to push my career forward alongside such talent here.Cons: I haven't found any cons yet.
- 4.0Flexible work environment hindered by micromanagementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 30, 2026Pros: Very, very, very, very flexible.Cons: Managers are micromanaging us.
- 5.0Best job I’ve ever hadSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 21, 2026Pros: Friendly people, great benefits, competitive salary, and many learning opportunities.Cons: No cons that I can think of.
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