Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
September 26, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was pretty fun; they gave me a second chance. It was technical in nature mostly. I gave a presentation on one of the projects I had been a part of previously. Then I had a next round, which was a coding interview and was related to problem-solving.
Questions
What is a project you had full ownership in?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Neuralink Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Neuralink's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Neuralink's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Neuralink Work Experiences
4.0
amazing but too much work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
October 14, 2023
Pros: - You learn a lot
- You might even see Elon sometimes when the company was smaller
- Cutting-edge tech
Cons: - Sweatshop
- Lack of clear direction
- Say bye to vacations
3.0
Extreme pros and cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Alameda, CA
April 16, 2023
Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.
Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.
3.0
Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employees
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Fremont, CA
June 13, 2024
Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology
+ Cutting-edge technology
+ A group of the smartest people in biotech
Cons: - Burnt-out employees
- Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies
- Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress
- 4.0amazing but too much workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 14, 2023Pros: - You learn a lot - You might even see Elon sometimes when the company was smaller - Cutting-edge techCons: - Sweatshop - Lack of clear direction - Say bye to vacations
- 3.0Extreme pros and consSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAlameda, CAApril 16, 2023Pros: Work on some of the coolest stuff and learn a ton of neuroscience.Cons: Too high of an opportunity cost since pay is way below market.
- 3.0Cutting edge technology, burnt-out employeesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFremont, CAJune 13, 2024Pros: + The opportunity to change the lives of people who need this technology + Cutting-edge technology + A group of the smartest people in biotechCons: - Burnt-out employees - Not competitive compensations compared to other tech companies - Non-sense timelines and pressure on the employees to work extra hours to make progress
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