Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience
December 3, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
A recruiter called and set up a time for a phone screen.
I was interviewed via video for 45 minutes. The coding portion was very easy and I finished it in 20 minutes. The system design was more open-ended, so we kept discussing its depth.
Questions
a coding and a system design.
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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
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
Overall, a good company, but too political
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
February 20, 2023
Pros: Challenging work, real value to customers.
Cons: Some departments, like infrastructure/IT, seem permanently broken. Some bureaucracy makes it hard to get work done. Palo takes stances on divisive political topics. It also focuses on DEI, which waters down the facade of a meritocracy.
5.0
Best in Class! - Competitive, Happy Working Place
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 21, 2023
Pros: Equip yourself with better competitive skills at work.
A happy and satisfied working environment.
Work-life balance and benefits.
Hardworking employees get rewarded and recognized for their efforts.
Cons: Nothing faced so far.
- 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.
- 4.0Overall, a good company, but too politicalPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesFebruary 20, 2023Pros: Challenging work, real value to customers.Cons: Some departments, like infrastructure/IT, seem permanently broken. Some bureaucracy makes it hard to get work done. Palo takes stances on divisive political topics. It also focuses on DEI, which waters down the facade of a meritocracy.
- 5.0Best in Class! - Competitive, Happy Working PlacePrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 21, 2023Pros: Equip yourself with better competitive skills at work. A happy and satisfied working environment. Work-life balance and benefits. Hardworking employees get rewarded and recognized for their efforts.Cons: Nothing faced so far.
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