Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
The interview process typically begins with a tech screen, followed by a virtual on-site, and then an interview with a leadership team member. Each of these stages can vary depending on the role you are applying for, and your recruiter should be able to provide clarity on what to expect.
Similar to another candidate's experience shared here, I genuinely enjoyed the initial stages and connected well with all my interviewers until the leadership interview. While I didn't interview with the CEO, my experience with the final interviewer felt rushed. It seemed as though they were rapidly going through a list of questions, conveying a clear disinterest from the outset.
This raises questions about why Notion continues to have these final-round interviews with company leaders who appear to have more pressing priorities than engaging with candidates, and who clearly demonstrate a lack of care during the interview.
Despite this last encounter, I remain a strong admirer of the product. However, I will need to consider the possibility of reapplying in the future.
Questions
Respecting the NDA and won’t share, but they provide a pretty thorough doc for what to expect.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Notion Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Notion's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Notion's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Notion Work Experiences
- 5.0Loved itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 19, 2024Pros: + Great WLB and amazing internal culture. + Competitive benefits. + Compensation seems fine, but it's not liquid. + Lots of great interesting projects going.Cons: - As a startup, there is a lack of processes and some turmoil. This gives a lot of opportunity for professional growth, but you need to be up for the challenge. - TypeScript.
- 5.0love working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAApril 14, 2022Pros: - People are amazing, and they are not just talented but also compassionate and caring. - You get to work on a really interesting product that is hard to build because it is so complex and customizable, but it is rewarding. - Everyone is very open to feedback, and processes can be adjusted quickly. - There are great benefits. - The business is doing really well, and we are also growing responsibly while being profitable.Cons: - Not really a con, but as a startup with a complicated product, we are more on the hustling side rather than the relaxing side. So it might not be a fit for everyone.
- 4.0Good place to work for, lots of opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 2, 2022Pros: Notion is doing well and growing a lot, which means it draws many ambitious and driven people as there are a lot of opportunities. The product is well-loved by its community. We work hard, but we don't over-work either.Cons: There could be more focus on building a culture in the engineering org. Everyone is professional, helpful, and collaborative, but it could be nice to have more connection to people in eng outside of just work too. It's not one of those places where people hang out with each other all the time, but I think that could be a good thing too, since it means more work-life balance and less pressure to socialize for those who cannot or would prefer not to.
