Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience
August 13, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Initial screening with a recruiter and four rounds of onsite interviews, which included a mix of coding, system design, and behavioral rounds.
I did not hear from the recruiter post-interview.
I suggest you do not waste your time with this company.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Palo Alto Networks Principal Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Palo Alto Networks's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive11%
Neutral11%
Negative78%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Palo Alto Networks's Principal Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Palo Alto Networks Work Experiences
5.0
Overall, a good company to work for
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
August 18, 2021
Pros: Flexible working from home policy.
Flexible working environment.
Good pay.
Cons: Not too interesting a job.
Only focus on security.
Technically not much to learn.
5.0
Great People, Good Work
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
Tel Aviv, Israel
February 6, 2024
Pros: work conditions, the people, compensation.
Cons: WLB could be a little better, but still, it's okay.
4.0
New Tech, Hard Advancement
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
July 13, 2024
Pros: New technology
Good engineers
Employee friendly
Flex vacation
Cons: Low 401K match.
Advancement is hard.
Fast pace.
- 5.0Overall, a good company to work forPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 18, 2021Pros: Flexible working from home policy. Flexible working environment. Good pay.Cons: Not too interesting a job. Only focus on security. Technically not much to learn.
- 5.0Great People, Good WorkPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeTel Aviv, IsraelFebruary 6, 2024Pros: work conditions, the people, compensation.Cons: WLB could be a little better, but still, it's okay.
- 4.0New Tech, Hard AdvancementPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesJuly 13, 2024Pros: New technology Good engineers Employee friendly Flex vacationCons: Low 401K match. Advancement is hard. Fast pace.
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