Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
November 30, 2012
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, a phone chat lasts about one hour, without technical questions.
Then, a five-hour onsite interview with four engineers. The onsite interviews are all about technical questions.
Questions
Reading code about multithreading. Writing code about linked list additions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Oracle Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Oracle's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive93%
Neutral7%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Oracle's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Oracle Work Experiences
3.0
Friendly Folks, Corporate Grind
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 10, 2021
Pros: Good work environment and friendly folks.
Cons: It's work and very corporate, like.
3.0
Making the best of being a Software Engineer @ Oracle
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 5, 2017
Pros: Mentorship, work-life balance, and the ability to make the most of your career.
Cons: Sometimes it feels like a huge corporation when promotions and raises are being considered; it is financially stingy.
4.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 29, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is maintained.
Cons: Less compensation, no growth prospects.
- 3.0Friendly Folks, Corporate GrindSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 10, 2021Pros: Good work environment and friendly folks.Cons: It's work and very corporate, like.
- 3.0Making the best of being a Software Engineer @ OracleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2017Pros: Mentorship, work-life balance, and the ability to make the most of your career.Cons: Sometimes it feels like a huge corporation when promotions and raises are being considered; it is financially stingy.
- 4.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is maintained.Cons: Less compensation, no growth prospects.
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