Process
Good data structures and algorithms questions.
I received an immediate response from the interviewer, who said I did well. I not only provided a good solution but also optimized it and stated the correct complexity.
One round with HR.
Had a great conversation until the interview hit rock bottom on culture concerns. :(
Questions
What do you not like about Netflix culture?
I said the truth, and then it all went bad. I was a bit concerned before the interviews after learning about their culture from Glassdoor reviews, and of course, the slides stated it clearly.
If you can take the risk, it's a high-rewarding, good bet. Otherwise, you are way better off with a few thousand [dollars] below their offering at other, better places.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 96 interview experiences for the Netflix Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Netflix's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Netflix's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Netflix Work Experiences
- 4.0No Longer Magical But Still GreatSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 6, 2024Pros: - In general, your colleagues are going to be really good people, with excellent skills. - Dissent and candor are encouraged. - If you don't want to play the golden handcuffs / RSU game, Netflix's "one big base pay" can be an attractive option. - Considered a "cool" place to work at by most outsiders.Cons: - Becoming less differentiated from other big tech firms, sold as becoming "grown up" - "Levels" were introduced to depress pay for, and encourage voluntary attrition among long-tenured engineers. - Information access is getting more and more closed off. - "Freedom and responsibility" got abused by some, leading to it being replaced by "people over process."
- 3.0Great company, constant worry of being let goSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2022Pros: Great environment, amazing perks. You feel proud to be working there.Cons: Just the constant fear of going to be let go makes everyday life stressful.
- 4.0A mid-size tech/product company with some headwindsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesOctober 26, 2025Pros: Overall strong culture, good work/life balance most of the time. There is less process for process' sake than at most other companies I've worked.Cons: We have a lot more people in tech, and this has watered down the culture substantially. There's more politicking to get ahead, and some seem to think the only way to get ahead and stay ahead is to keep others down so they can succeed. The idea of being surrounded by stellar colleagues, while somewhat true, is getting to be less and less the case. The lack of organization in managing resources with such a huge growth spurt in engineering is working against us. My team drastically increased head count, and somehow we're busier than we ever were before.
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