Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Santa Clara, California
Process
I applied online without a referral.
The first round was a 45-minute interview focused on Python and networking. The interviewer became annoyed when I didn’t have a clear answer to a question, acting as if I were challenging their authority, which was uncomfortable.
The second round was a 30-minute system design interview with the hiring manager, and that went well. It felt like a good conversation.
The recruiter was unprofessional. When I told them I had a competing offer, they ghosted me. Even before that, their communication was slow and frustrating.
Out of three interactions I had with people at the company, two were pretty bad. I wouldn’t recommend interviewing here.
Questions
System Design question about transferring data.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Nvidia Software Engineer (Internship) role in Santa Clara, California.
Success Rate
Nvidia's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Santa Clara, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Nvidia's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Santa Clara, California.
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- 5.0Great place, good people.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesFebruary 17, 2024Pros: Great place to work with good people. You can always find something interesting to work on.Cons: Ramp-up can be a bit of a pain, depending on the team.
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