Process
The process starts with a phone screen, which is easy enough as long as you've done some basic research on the company. The next step is a technical screen with another engineer, who will ask you to solve their favorite programming problem. As others have noted, getting to the correct solution doesn't mean you will pass. Their standards seem arbitrary to say the least; it's not clear what they're looking for. On the positive side, all involved were timely and polite.
Questions
A live coding problem
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Opendoor Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
16%
Pass Rate
Opendoor's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral0%
Negative56%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Opendoor's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Opendoor Work Experiences
5.0
Best place I've worked
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
May 17, 2017
Pros: I get to work with some of the smartest and most talented people that I've met. We have great benefits, and a fun culture. I also enjoy solving real-world problems and getting to see the impact my work has directly on customers.
Cons: Most of the engineering managers are first-time managers, so it is currently a bit unstructured in terms of a longer-term career ladder. A VP of engineering is joining next month, so I think that will bring better structure to the organization.
2.0
Hard work culture with mediocre pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, CA
June 9, 2026
Pros: Meaningful problems to solve and stock upside with the right macro.
Aggressive AI usage.
Cons: 996 / hustle culture amongst newer folks. Love having motivated teammates, but the comp is B-tier at best (unless you’re the CEO, at 4371x the avg employee).
New product folks are a mixed bag. Some work really hard and are super sharp. Some talk about working hard and take credit for product work from others.
SF office dying through firing and resignations - expect to be asked to visit Miami and Toronto frequently.
Tenured employees seem to be assumed to be low performers.
5.0
Very bullish with Kaz at the helm
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
March 19, 2026
Pros: Recently joined — Kaz is fantastic. There's been basically no blockers to us shipping. Very long hours, but you can feel the impact in the work that you're doing.
Cons: Not much right now. Things are a little chaotic, but that's what I signed up for. EPD leadership is maybe a little lacking.
- 5.0Best place I've workedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMay 17, 2017Pros: I get to work with some of the smartest and most talented people that I've met. We have great benefits, and a fun culture. I also enjoy solving real-world problems and getting to see the impact my work has directly on customers.Cons: Most of the engineering managers are first-time managers, so it is currently a bit unstructured in terms of a longer-term career ladder. A VP of engineering is joining next month, so I think that will bring better structure to the organization.
- 2.0Hard work culture with mediocre paySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, CAJune 9, 2026Pros: Meaningful problems to solve and stock upside with the right macro. Aggressive AI usage.Cons: 996 / hustle culture amongst newer folks. Love having motivated teammates, but the comp is B-tier at best (unless you’re the CEO, at 4371x the avg employee). New product folks are a mixed bag. Some work really hard and are super sharp. Some talk about working hard and take credit for product work from others. SF office dying through firing and resignations - expect to be asked to visit Miami and Toronto frequently. Tenured employees seem to be assumed to be low performers.
- 5.0Very bullish with Kaz at the helmSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMarch 19, 2026Pros: Recently joined — Kaz is fantastic. There's been basically no blockers to us shipping. Very long hours, but you can feel the impact in the work that you're doing.Cons: Not much right now. Things are a little chaotic, but that's what I signed up for. EPD leadership is maybe a little lacking.
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