Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Gatos, California
Process
Applied on the website. A recruiter called.
First telephonic with the hiring manager. A simple linked list/tree coding question was asked with screen sharing.
Another telephonic interview where the Architect dug deep. Concepts on Java, Multithreading, Design Patterns, etc., were covered. If you do your homework, these should be okay to crack.
Questions
Asked me to explain the project on my resume and my role within it, including specific details.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Netflix Senior Software Engineer role in Los Gatos, California.
Success Rate
Netflix's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Los Gatos, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Netflix's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Los Gatos, California.
Netflix Work Experiences
- 1.0Netflix is the same as working for HBO/Time Warner, but everyone is trying to pretend you work for GoogleSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2017Pros: They pay a ridiculous amount of money.Cons: Horrible culture; everyone is afraid they will get fired any second. People hire their own friends, groups, or people with less skills/experience so they can defend themselves against weaker employees and throw them under the bus. Lord help you if you don't know anyone when you get hired to form a posse.
- 5.0Great culture, pays wellSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesAugust 11, 2024Pros: Company culture is pretty much as advertised. Great people and great lack of office politics. Pays well.Cons: No longer as small and agile as it was.
- 2.0Great place with high rewards and risksSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesMay 9, 2014Pros: Generous compensation. High productivity environment; you can feel a sense of accomplishment.Cons: Culture of Fear. There is no second warning, but you are let go.
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