Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
The process included a recruiter call and a coding assessment, which then led to an in-person, three-hour interview with three different people. They discussed and asked questions about various topics, including design, algorithms, and coding. We had approximately one hour for each of these areas, with time to ask questions as well.
Questions
I was given two matrices and asked to write pseudocode to do the multiplication.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the NetApp Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
NetApp's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for NetApp's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
NetApp Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, Less GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 18, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Less growth, less pay, can’t scale.
- 5.0Good internship programSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. A lot of events.Cons: A little unclear about return offers.
- 3.0Good Benefits, Better 401kSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2025Pros: Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k benefits.Cons: 401k can be made more generous.
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