Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Los Gatos, California
January 13, 2026
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
First an OA, followed by LeetCode style, followed by system design, followed by team matching.
System design was the easiest, and if you reach the team matching you have most likely already been selected.
Questions
Design a Netflix recommendation system
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Netflix Software Engineer Intern role in Los Gatos, California.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Netflix's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Los Gatos, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Netflix's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Los Gatos, California.
Netflix Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing place for engineering
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
August 17, 2024
Pros: - Probably #1 for engineering culture in the industry
- Focused work environment
- Pay is great
Cons: Recently started university recruiting for engineering, so not many young folks in the company.
4.0
Positive Experience, Some Stress
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: Great food, interesting work, awesome people, nice office.
Cons: A bit stressful at times
5.0
Love what you do
Engineering Director • Current Employee
Los Gatos, California, United States
November 17, 2008
Pros: Smart, passionate, fun-loving colleagues who keep the mood light and the pace fast. Flat organizations rule. Great facilities – clean, professional, uncluttered, with plenty of space and sunshine. A place where 'forgiveness' is valued over 'permission'. A place where 'take risks and recover quickly' is lived every day. Customers are raving fans of our product.
Cons: If you have an ego, or want to climb the 'corporate ladder', this is not for you.
- 5.0Amazing place for engineeringSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesAugust 17, 2024Pros: - Probably #1 for engineering culture in the industry - Focused work environment - Pay is greatCons: Recently started university recruiting for engineering, so not many young folks in the company.
- 4.0Positive Experience, Some StressSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: Great food, interesting work, awesome people, nice office.Cons: A bit stressful at times
- 5.0Love what you doEngineering Director • Current EmployeeLos Gatos, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2008Pros: Smart, passionate, fun-loving colleagues who keep the mood light and the pace fast. Flat organizations rule. Great facilities – clean, professional, uncluttered, with plenty of space and sunshine. A place where 'forgiveness' is valued over 'permission'. A place where 'take risks and recover quickly' is lived every day. Customers are raving fans of our product.Cons: If you have an ego, or want to climb the 'corporate ladder', this is not for you.
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