Experience Dependent on Leadership
Experience Dependent on Leadership
As a female software engineer, if you have a good manager near you in the chain of command, you will have a great experience.
If you have misogynist managers, the 2+ levels above you, RUN! And don't bother contacting HR without the confirmed support of management.
Root out all the managers that ever say the words "diversity hire."
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Multiple layers, respectful, communicative, and thorough. This was a very sought-after job, and the questions were intriguing. I hope I get it because it will be a great experience.
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The interview was easy. Most of the questions they asked were LeetCode easy. Unfortunately, I haven't been selected even after answering everything perfectly. I think they rejected me because of the ongoing visa issues.
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I had a 15-20 minute phone screen with a recruiter. She pressed really hard, trying to get my current salary, which I refused to disclose. I then had a phone interview with the hiring manager. A week later, I was brought in for a full day. There
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesApril 5, 2024Multiple layers, respectful, communicative, and thorough. This was a very sought-after job, and the questions were intriguing. I hope I get it because it will be a great experience.
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 1, 2025The interview was easy. Most of the questions they asked were LeetCode easy. Unfortunately, I haven't been selected even after answering everything perfectly. I think they rejected me because of the ongoing visa issues.
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Redmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 1, 2016I had a 15-20 minute phone screen with a recruiter. She pressed really hard, trying to get my current salary, which I refused to disclose. I then had a phone interview with the hiring manager. A week later, I was brought in for a full day. There
