Intern - Software Engineer Interview Experience
August 7, 2020
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was just like all other interviews. Coding challenges came first, then some questions about computer systems. My position requires C programming, so there were also questions related to pointers.
Questions
A question about strings.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Palo Alto Networks Intern - Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Palo Alto Networks's interview process for their Intern - 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
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Palo Alto Networks's Intern - Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palo Alto Networks Work Experiences
4.0
A good company to work at
Intern - Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 6, 2020
Pros: Work-life balance.
Very nice colleagues.
Well-organized.
You can learn a lot from seniors.
Cons: Not much new tech you can explore.
5.0
Great Place to Grow and Develop
Senior Resident Engineer • Former Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
December 2, 2022
Pros: Let me start by mentioning that this role has changed quite a bit since my time at PAN. From my understanding, the changes are positive and fix issues that existed during my tenure.
* Vast opportunities to advance your career
* Unlimited learning
* Exposure to everything Cyber Security
* Your advancements are based on how motivated you're to develop.
Cons: These aren't really cons since they're standard for most jobs.
* Getting your foot in the door is extremely difficult. (Obviously this depends on the role)
* Your assigned project(s) can be either exciting or boring based on the customer(s) you're supporting. (Pretty standard for any delivery engagement though)
1.0
Manager Politics, No Positives
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 9, 2025
Pros: Nothing to say about this.
Cons: Politics by manager level in the office.
- 4.0A good company to work atIntern - Software Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 6, 2020Pros: Work-life balance. Very nice colleagues. Well-organized. You can learn a lot from seniors.Cons: Not much new tech you can explore.
- 5.0Great Place to Grow and DevelopSenior Resident Engineer • Former EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesDecember 2, 2022Pros: Let me start by mentioning that this role has changed quite a bit since my time at PAN. From my understanding, the changes are positive and fix issues that existed during my tenure. * Vast opportunities to advance your career * Unlimited learning * Exposure to everything Cyber Security * Your advancements are based on how motivated you're to develop.Cons: These aren't really cons since they're standard for most jobs. * Getting your foot in the door is extremely difficult. (Obviously this depends on the role) * Your assigned project(s) can be either exciting or boring based on the customer(s) you're supporting. (Pretty standard for any delivery engagement though)
- 1.0Manager Politics, No PositivesStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 9, 2025Pros: Nothing to say about this.Cons: Politics by manager level in the office.
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