Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience
Process
The phone screen covered systems-level questions as well as basic data structure questions.
There were also several questions about Bash scripting and basic Linux commands.
Some questions regarding Inter-Process Communication (IPC) were also asked.
Questions on networking were included, such as the difference between TCP and UDP.
Questions
What's the difference between a process and a thread?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palo Alto Networks Backend Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Palo Alto Networks's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palo Alto Networks's Backend Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palo Alto Networks Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Pay, Bad BalanceStaff Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 16, 2024Pros: Nice compensation, hybrid, good connection, nice opportunity to network.Cons: Work-life balance Favouritism Nothing as such
- 5.0Great Wlb, Varying CultureStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesSeptember 19, 2023Pros: Great work-life balance and interesting work.Cons: Depending on the team, culture can vary.
- 1.0Security Cv But Chaotic RealitySolutions Architect • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 2, 2024Pros: Name on your CV in the security industry.Cons: Chaos. Worst onboarding ever. Lies from the beginning regarding compensation and benefits. Beware of recruiters' lies. No ethics. No diversity and inclusion at all.
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