Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
The interviews were conducted in three stages on the same day.
My first interview focused on systems design and design patterns. The interviewer asked me to design real-world examples using C++ structures (as C++ was my strong suit). For instance, I was asked how I would design Excel using C++ and how to approach designing a social networking site like Facebook.
The second interview was completely technical, featuring many basic questions about C and C++, a few problems, and one final coding question.
The third interview was a non-technical puzzle-solving round. I was asked numerous different puzzles. The interviewer inquired if I had heard of a problem before, as he was more interested in my problem-solving approach than in finding solutions. He insisted I think aloud and describe my thought process. Initially, I took time getting used to thinking aloud but soon got the hang of it.
Questions
Coding Interview Question 2:
Given that you can take 1, 2, or 3 steps, how many different ways can you traverse n steps.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the NetApp Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
NetApp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for NetApp's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
NetApp Work Experiences
- 4.0Great Team, Messy CodebaseSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaAugust 2, 2024Pros: Great team, great location, lots of challenges.Cons: The codebase is so large and such a mess that completing tasks is a real challenge.
- 5.0Great environment if you can handle the paceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJanuary 23, 2009Pros: The company is big enough to provide excellent benefits and a working environment. Yet, the organization allows engineers at the coal-face to feel like they can truly influence the direction of products and hence have a positive impact on the company as a whole.Cons: There is so much work to do, and the caliber of engineers is so high that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Everyone I know works incredibly hard and puts in a lot of extra hours. As with any company the size of NetApp (around 4500 employees), it can be frustrating when colleagues are in other timezones or countries.
- 5.0Great Perks, Strict SecuritySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaltham, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 12, 2015Pros: Good culture, friendly colleagues, nice pay and perks. Work-life balance is great, at least in my department.Cons: The engineering development environment is getting really strict and less flexible due to the recent security upgrade.
NetApp Interview Questions
