OpenTable

Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California

June 1, 2016

Neutral ExperienceGot Offer

Process

A couple of phone screens and 8 interviews onsite. Most of the team members I spoke to were good. It looked like a very good company and great people.

But their HR is a joke. Not very responsive, and they seemed to not care about the candidates.

Another funny thing about them is their pay. I really think the benefits mentioned here are rigged. They offered me a base salary lower than what I am already making!

There are far better companies, both benefits and technology-wise.

Questions

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the OpenTable Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.

Success Rate

9%

Pass Rate

OpenTable's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive55%

Neutral9%

Negative36%

Candidates reported having good feelings for OpenTable's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.

OpenTable Work Experiences

Exceptional Culture, A+ Team, Meaningful Work, A Great place to work

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: An outstanding engineering culture full of smart, collaborative people who elevate your work. The company follows strong engineering practices. The work is consistently engaging and focused on solving genuinely difficult problems. Leadership is transparent, provides a clear vision, and drives efficient execution without causing burnout. It's a culture built on sustainable high-performance.

Cons: The environment is demanding in the best way. There's a constant push to learn and improve, which is fantastic for professional growth but can feel intense at times.

Exceptional Culture, A+ Team, Meaningful Work, A Great place to work

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: An outstanding engineering culture full of smart, collaborative people who elevate your work. The company follows strong engineering practices. The work is consistently engaging and focused on solving genuinely difficult problems. Leadership is transparent, provides a clear vision, and drives efficient execution without causing burnout. It's a culture built on sustainable high-performance.

Cons: The environment is demanding in the best way. There's a constant push to learn and improve, which is fantastic for professional growth but can feel intense at times.

Great place

Software Engineer • Current Employee

September 15, 2020

Pros: A lot of niche technology stack to work with.

Cons: Missing the interaction with other teams

Software Engineer • Current Employee

September 15, 2020

Pros: A lot of niche technology stack to work with.

Cons: Missing the interaction with other teams

Sinking Ship (Sadder than Titanic)

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 4, 2024

Pros: - Brand recognition (while it lasts)

Cons: - Debby Soo - Sagar Mehta - Caste System that is active in a way that has a negative impact on the culture and business results - Being treated less than human

Sinking Ship (Sadder than Titanic)

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 4, 2024

Pros: - Brand recognition (while it lasts)

Cons: - Debby Soo - Sagar Mehta - Caste System that is active in a way that has a negative impact on the culture and business results - Being treated less than human

Exceptional Culture, A+ Team, Meaningful Work, A Great place to work

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: An outstanding engineering culture full of smart, collaborative people who elevate your work. The company follows strong engineering practices. The work is consistently engaging and focused on solving genuinely difficult problems. Leadership is transparent, provides a clear vision, and drives efficient execution without causing burnout. It's a culture built on sustainable high-performance.

Cons: The environment is demanding in the best way. There's a constant push to learn and improve, which is fantastic for professional growth but can feel intense at times.

5.0
Exceptional Culture, A+ Team, Meaningful Work, A Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru
July 18, 2025
Pros: An outstanding engineering culture full of smart, collaborative people who elevate your work. The company follows strong engineering practices. The work is consistently engaging and focused on solving genuinely difficult problems. Leadership is transparent, provides a clear vision, and drives efficient execution without causing burnout. It's a culture built on sustainable high-performance.
Cons: The environment is demanding in the best way. There's a constant push to learn and improve, which is fantastic for professional growth but can feel intense at times.

Great place

Software Engineer • Current Employee

September 15, 2020

Pros: A lot of niche technology stack to work with.

Cons: Missing the interaction with other teams

4.0
Great place
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 15, 2020
Pros: A lot of niche technology stack to work with.
Cons: Missing the interaction with other teams

Sinking Ship (Sadder than Titanic)

Software Engineer • Former Employee

September 4, 2024

Pros: - Brand recognition (while it lasts)

Cons: - Debby Soo - Sagar Mehta - Caste System that is active in a way that has a negative impact on the culture and business results - Being treated less than human

1.0
Sinking Ship (Sadder than Titanic)
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 4, 2024
Pros: - Brand recognition (while it lasts)
Cons: - Debby Soo - Sagar Mehta - Caste System that is active in a way that has a negative impact on the culture and business results - Being treated less than human

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