OpenTable

Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California

October 1, 2015

Negative ExperienceNo Offer

Process

I was contacted by a recruiter and had a technical interview soon after. Did not hear back for over a week and a half, so I emailed the recruiter for an update on my application status. I never heard back.

Horrible recruitment process if a company does not have the decency to notify candidates if they have been rejected, especially if you personally emailed them for an update. Will never consider working here again.

Questions

Simple string traversal.

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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.

A good place to work for overall

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: The majority of people who are working for OpenTable are decent, and smart people. Pay and benefits are competitive in most cases. Also, the company has a rich history and culture.

Cons: The 2018 changes in the executive team and organization chart were followed by high employee turnover. The workload is usually high.

A good place to work for overall

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: The majority of people who are working for OpenTable are decent, and smart people. Pay and benefits are competitive in most cases. Also, the company has a rich history and culture.

Cons: The 2018 changes in the executive team and organization chart were followed by high employee turnover. The workload is usually high.

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

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.

A good place to work for overall

Software Engineer • Current Employee

Pros: The majority of people who are working for OpenTable are decent, and smart people. Pay and benefits are competitive in most cases. Also, the company has a rich history and culture.

Cons: The 2018 changes in the executive team and organization chart were followed by high employee turnover. The workload is usually high.

5.0
A good place to work for overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 2, 2019
Pros: The majority of people who are working for OpenTable are decent, and smart people. Pay and benefits are competitive in most cases. Also, the company has a rich history and culture.
Cons: The 2018 changes in the executive team and organization chart were followed by high employee turnover. The workload is usually high.

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

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