Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 2, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process included a recruiter call, a manager interview where I described a system I worked on previously, a pair programming session, and then three more technical interviews: two coding and one system design.
The interviewers were relatively nice, except for one who barely made eye contact and seemed uninterested in what I had to say from the beginning.
Questions
Insert Interval, designing an API related to security.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Palo Alto Networks Senior Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Palo Alto Networks's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Palo Alto Networks's Senior Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Palo Alto Networks Work Experiences
4.0
Solid American corporate
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 1, 2024
Pros: Interesting projects, smart people, nice offices.
Cons: Feel very little impact; do not see things in macro.
1.0
Background Check Team Playing with candidates’ emotions
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 17, 2025
Pros: One of the best companies to work for.
Cons: I was working as a Senior Software Engineer contractor and received a direct offer from Palo Alto. The background check team reopened my case and requested documents, but after I submitted everything, they completely ignored my follow-ups. They created false hope without realizing how stressful this is for candidates.
In my case, there was a mismatch in my background college details. With over 10 years of experience, I honestly don’t understand how such an educational detail can overshadow my career at this stage. A simple, timely response—whether positive or negative—would have been far more respectful and professional.
My rating is only for the background check team; apart from this, I had the privilege of working with one of the best teams and an excellent manager.
4.0
OK product with questionable management
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
August 21, 2025
Pros: WLB is okay. Pay is good.
Cons: Not tech-driven. Management has no idea what's going on. Politics and war are bad.
- 4.0Solid American corporateSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 1, 2024Pros: Interesting projects, smart people, nice offices.Cons: Feel very little impact; do not see things in macro.
- 1.0Background Check Team Playing with candidates’ emotionsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 17, 2025Pros: One of the best companies to work for.Cons: I was working as a Senior Software Engineer contractor and received a direct offer from Palo Alto. The background check team reopened my case and requested documents, but after I submitted everything, they completely ignored my follow-ups. They created false hope without realizing how stressful this is for candidates. In my case, there was a mismatch in my background college details. With over 10 years of experience, I honestly don’t understand how such an educational detail can overshadow my career at this stage. A simple, timely response—whether positive or negative—would have been far more respectful and professional. My rating is only for the background check team; apart from this, I had the privilege of working with one of the best teams and an excellent manager.
- 4.0OK product with questionable managementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesAugust 21, 2025Pros: WLB is okay. Pay is good.Cons: Not tech-driven. Management has no idea what's going on. Politics and war are bad.
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